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Catalog Number: sw01440

A Large Gilt Federal / Classical Giltwood Mirror with Eglomise Panel of Mt. Vernon, c.1820

DEACCESSIONED

This is an impressive mirror and is as developed as the form evolved over the short 1800-1820 period. The gilding, which has been conserved is truly outstanding, and with the reverse painting of Mt. Vernon, makes an important statement. This is surely a showpiece mirror, and while the reverse painting is not first, it is done by a superb artist-as good or probably better than its original.  The double columns are beautifully worked
with an interesting change in the columns that flank
the painting. If the reverse painting weren’t enough,
above it is an open-worked motif flanked by unusual
rosettes. The mirror is old but not original. This
mirror is quite a large scale showstopper that will
make an important statement in a period room.

Height: 50 1/2 in.
Width: 22 1/2 in.

Dimensions

Height: 50 1/2 in
Seat Height:
Width:
Width: 22 1/2 in
Depth:

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