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Artworks
A GEORGE III OVAL LOOKING GLASS, English, circa 1765
Width: 38 in; 96.5 cm
Height: 65 in; 165 cm448409An exceptional mid-18th century Chippendale period finely carved oval looking glass, retaining original painted and gilded decoration with foliated c-scrolls and opposing mythical griffins on either side, the top being...An exceptional mid-18th century Chippendale period finely carved oval looking glass, retaining original painted and gilded decoration with foliated c-scrolls and opposing mythical griffins on either side, the top being surmounted by foliated pagoda cresting. Retaining the original plate.
Note: It is incredibly rare to find a mirror in this original and untouched state. The quality of the carving is crisper and finer because this mirror was never intended to be gilded.
