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Description: A FINE GEORGE II CARVED GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR IN THE MANNER OF JOHN LINNELL CIRCA 1755

measurements
height 6 ft. 4 in.; width 40 in.

alternate measurements
193 cm; 101.6 cm

the upright central rectangular plate flanked by gothic-form columns with foliate capitals bordered by small shaped divided mirrors within an outer upright frame formed as long scrolls with foliate enrichment, ruffled ornament and swags of flowers and leaves, the cresting surmounted by an open basket issuing flowers flanked by layered long foliate scrolls with foliate and flower clasps at each corner above a central oval mirror within a palm frond and flower adorned wreath with shaped mirror borders within foliate C-scrolls, the apron with border glasses similarly divided, flanked by rounded corners with ruffled-edged foliate scrolls.

Condition Note: Re-gilt.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

PROVENANCE

Hotspur Ltd., London

NOTE

The design of this pier glass includes a number of elements which relate to the surviving manuscript drawings of the carver John Linnell (1729-1796). These include the pronounced swelling of the frame at each side of the apron, the foliate and flower sprays tying the outer frame to the inner frame, the almost separate oval-frond-framed mirror at the center of the crest, and the flower-filled basket above; see lot 6.

See:

The Journal of the Furniture History Society, vol. V, 1969

Helena Hayward and Pat Kirkham, William and John Linnell, London, l980