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PAIR OF LATE BAROQUE GILTWOOD MIRRORS

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Probably Italian, ca. 1730-1750.

Carved giltwood and gesso, looking glass, horse hair backing.

Having a central carved shell motif flanked by floral design ears with the original looking glass above a carved central pendant flanked by “C” scrolls.

Provenance: Deaccessioned from Mount Vernon, Private Collection, Donor.

Dimensions: 34" h x 21" w x 3" d

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Giltwood, Glass.
Condition:	Excellent. Excellent condition. Minor repairs and imperfections, original gilt, looking glass and backboards.
Creation Date:	1730 - 1750
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	F-M 094
Incollect Reference #:	260843

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	34 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	86.36 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.