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William Kent (Attributed)

William Kent Georgian Period White Painted Mirror - Looking Glass

Origin

England

Period

18th Century

Materials

Carved Wood, Paint.

Dimensions

W.	34 in;	H.	63 in;
W.	86.36 cm;	H.	160.02 cm;

Condition

Excellent Original State with modest refreshing of application.

Creation Date

1740

Description

England c. 1740

A fine example of an English Kentian Period Looking Glass / Mirror in Superbly Carved Wood unusually retaining the original white decoration.
Note: The Superbly and Realistic Carved " Lions Face " to the Bottom of the Frame.
Generally in the 18th Century, Looking Glasses were Gilded to add glamour to otherwise dimly lit rooms - this fine example of paintwork was likely to have been an integral part of the room paintwork decorations.

Provenance
Private Collection

Literature: Research being at present undertaken.

Styles / Movements

Georgian, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

327211