In the manner of WILLIAM KENT (1685-1748)
William Kent Georgian Period White Painted Mirror - Looking Glass
c. 1740 England
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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 .
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 .
Excellent
Private Collection
LAPADA Berkeley Sq London
Harris Lindsay Jermyn St London
Harris Lindsay Jermyn St London
Dimensions
| Height | 63.00 inch | (160.02 cm) |
| Width | 34.00 inch | (86.36 cm) |
Stock Code
5333
Medium
Carved Wood Paint
Michael Lipitch Limited
Michael Lipitch Limited
London
England