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Michael Lipitch Ltd
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Hertfordshire , England
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GERRIT JENSEN MARQUETRY MIRROR ENGLISH CIRCA 1685
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Description
"ARABESQUE"
"GERRIT JENSEN BORN HOLLAND 1634 - 1715"
"RETAINING THE ORIGINAL BONNET TOP"
A Remarkable English " Walnut Markatree " Mirror - Looking Glass of Generous Proportions in the Inimitable Fashion of Gerrit Jensen. The Carcass and Secondary Wood Being Mainly Pine Wood Pointing to an English Provenance Rather than the Dutch Oak Method. Mainly Using English Walnut with Ebony Highlights and Other Soft Wood Veneers this Arabesque Design is a Typical Jensen Product of Such Fine Workmanship Therefore Excluding the Possibility of Another Maker.
Gerrit Jensen who was Born in Holland - Worked in Paris - Settling in London from 1667 - 1715 with Workshops in Londons Longacre and St Martins Lane was Considered the Premier 17th Century Cabinet Maker Specialising in Walnut - Pewter - Metal - Ebony - Coromandel - Brass. His Main Business Being in Veneered Pieces and the Manufacture of Looking Glasses and Plate Glass.
His list of Clients of The Great and The Good Included : -
The Royal Palaces of William and Mary.
Charles Stewart 3rd Duke of Richmond
2nd Earl of Peterborough
Duchess of Norfolk
Embassy of France
Chatsworth, Arundel Castle, Knowle, Boughton, Petworth House, Ickworth, Hatfield House
"And an Endless List of Others"
See Reference ... Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660 - 1840
Dimensions: Height 133 cms Width 84 cms -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Period: Pre 18th Century Creation Date: 1685 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 528350 -
Dimensions
W. 33.07 in; H. 52.36 in; W. 84 cm; H. 133 cm;
Message from Seller:
Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.
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