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George II Mirror, William Kent

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Exceptional c. 1740 George II period gilt wood looking glass or mirror of oval form having dynamic carved 'egg-and-dart' frame with gilt and ebonized shell and acanthus ornament at top and overflowing bi-color acanthus foliate motif at bottom. An unobtrusive old paper label on the bottom side of frame gives provenance of the original 18th century owner and his estate in Berkshire, England. Remarkable piece of fine quality and elegant design after a design by William Kent.

More Information

In the Style of:	William Kent
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved, gilt-wood, glass
Condition:	Excellent. Recent full restoration to frame finish. Mirror with age patination.
Creation Date:	circa 1740
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, George II, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	281363

Dimensions

W.	28.75 in;	H.	43 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	73.03 cm;	H.	109.22 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.