A George II Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror
England, circa 1740 | Carved giltwood
The frame is carved with scrolling acanthus, ledges and flowers, its C- and S-scrolls arranged asymmetrically in the Rococo manner.
The design is in the manner of Matthias Lock and Luke Lightfoot, whose designs are in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1740
Materials: Carved giltwood
Height: 180 cm (71 in)
Width: 110 cm (43 in)
Condition: Displays a pleasing patina with age-appropriate wear to the gilding, consistent with its period.
RELATED COLLECTIONS THAT THIS PIECE FEATURES IN:
- 18th-Century European Decorative Arts: A Golden Age of Refinement
- Antique Mirrors: 17th to 20th Century British & Continental
- Antique Pier Mirrors
- Art and Antique Prices
- Collection IS
- Decorative Antique Furniture
- Discover the Premier Antique Collectors Website – nwtiques.com
- England and the Decorative Arts in the 18th and 19th Centuries
- Furniture of the English Country House: Grandeur, Craftsmanship, and Comfort
- Georgian Antique Furniture
- Gilding in the 18th Century: Craftsmanship and Luxury
- Latest Arrivals at Nicholas Wells Antiques
- Limewood: The Carver’s Wood of Choice in Decorative Arts
- Nicholas Wells Antiques Collection
At Nicholas Wells Antiques, we take great care in preparing each piece for delivery. As every antique is unique, custom packaging and handling are essential to ensure safe transit. Only once we have checked each item and wax polished them do we aim to ship your order. We will notify you by email once it has been dispatched. Delivery times may vary depending on the item and your location.
Please contact us for a tailored worldwide shipping quote.