A GEORGE I GILTWOOD GESSO MIRROR
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1725
Width: 29.5” 76 cm
Height: 52” 113 cm
Height: 52” 113 cm
BR005
A particularly large George I carved and gilded gesso mirror, the stippled background with detailed carving depitcing ribbon work and acanthus leaves. The shaped cornice with a central cartouche, and boldly carved scrolls. The mirror retains a replaced 18th Century bevelled plate.