Fine George III Oval Wall Mirror with Églomisé Border

Fine George III Oval Wall Mirror with Églomisé BorderA large oval mirror of the George III period, in elegant giltwood frame with glomis border. English, circa 1790 Why we like it A wonderfully decorative mirror of rare large proportions. Provenance Christie's, Important English Furniture, London, 17th November 1988, lot 53 (property of a Lady). Dimensions Width: 36. 5 in 93 cm Height: 51 in 129 cm Depth 5 cm 2 in Condition The glomis decoration to the border was refreshed and the plate is an early 20th

were a favoured ornament of the firm and are also found on the legs of two sofa tables illustrated in S

and there is in fact no agreement as to which was the engraver of the present plates

Lot 576 ($21

Height: 15

Barbedienne

We particularly like the swagged backs and the old worn yellow leather seats

flanked by anthemion carved tablets

A very decorative early 19th century Empire period painted and gilt side chair in possibly original / period silk upholstery

An elegant late George III - early Regency period mahogany Canterbury (magazine rack) of unusual slatted form after the Gillows design

exquisitely gilt-decorated with its original mercury plate

The pyramid and obelisk's significance have been previously overlooked

and lent itself to exceptionally fine carving