ID 1071221
Lot 148 | A NEAR PAIR OF GEORGE I GILTWOOD AND COMPOSITION PIER MIRRORS
Estimate value
£ 4 000 – 6 000
EARLY 18TH CENTURY AND LATER, THE FRAMES ADAPTED TO MATCH AND REDECORATED IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each with scallop-shell-centred cresting above a shaped rectangular, both with pencil inscription to the back boards 'The blew[?] parlour' and with some pencil calculations, lacking candle arms
47 in. (119.5 cm.) high; 26 ½ in. (67 cm.) wide
Provenance
The original mirrors probably commissioned by Samuel, 1st Baron Sandys (1695-1770), and by descent to
Probably 'matched' and redecorated under the direction of Mary, Marchioness of Downshire and 1st Baroness Sandys of Ombersley (1764-1836) and by descent.
Literature
Ombersley Court Inventory, June 1963, annotated Ombersley MS, in 'The State Bedroom'.
| Medium: | Giltwood |
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| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Mirrors |
| Medium: | Giltwood |
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| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Mirrors |
| Address of auction |
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