A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD OVAL MIRRORS ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM & JOHN LINNELL CIRCA 1760 The ribbon tied entwined palm frond frames incorporating 'C' scrolls and acanthus each 130cm high, 94cm wide This pair of mirrors or 'pier glasses', of Roman medallion form, is conceived in the George II picturesque style and relates to a flower entwined example at Uppark, West Sussex. John Linnell designed a pier glass circa 1760 and such mirrors appear to be derived from that drawing (Illustrated in H. Hayward & P. Kirkham, William & John Linnell vol. II, London, 1980, p.115. fig.220). A closely related white painted pier mirror was supplied to Brownlow, 9th Earl of Exeter for Burghley House, Lincolnshire; although no specific bill remains, Exeter is known to have employed Linnell during the 1760's. A related mirror was designed and supplied by the architect John Vardy (1718-1765) to the 1st Earl Spencer for the Palm Room, the Earl's mansion, St. James's London. It is very rare to find a pair of mirrors of this design, most commonly only single examples are found. The current examples are also of larger size and a more sophisticated model than many other recorded examples, incorporating additional ornament to the main palm fronds forming the frames. A related but single and smaller example was sold; Christie's, London, A Private Collection from Belgravia' 26th January 2011 (£15,000). Another related single example, also attributed to William and John Linnell was sold; Christie's, London, Property of the Late Lady de Trafford, 9th December 2010, Lot 58 (£34, 850). Condition Report: Both with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits to frames. Both mirror plates have age and could possibly be original. They bear the expected depletion, sparkle and spots of loss. The surfaces of both frames appear to have been sympathetically cleaned and refreshed at some point. The gilt surface to both mirrors with the expected wear and rubbing. Various old glued repairs to the carved extremities of both mirrors - please see additional images. Some old vacant screw holes to the backs from previous fixtures. The backboards have age but are later replacements. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD OVAL MIRRORS ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM & JOHN LINNELL CIRCA 1760 The ribbon tied entwined palm frond frames incorporating 'C' scrolls and acanthus each 130cm high, 94cm wide This pair of mirrors or 'pier glasses', of Roman medallion form, is conceived in the George II picturesque style and relates to a flower entwined example at Uppark, West Sussex. John Linnell designed a pier glass circa 1760 and such mirrors appear to be derived from that drawing (Illustrated in H. Hayward & P. Kirkham, William & John Linnell vol. II, London, 1980, p.115. fig.220). A closely related white painted pier mirror was supplied to Brownlow, 9th Earl of Exeter for Burghley House, Lincolnshire; although no specific bill remains, Exeter is known to have employed Linnell during the 1760's. A related mirror was designed and supplied by the architect John Vardy (1718-1765) to the 1st Earl Spencer for the Palm Room, the Earl's mansion, St. James's London. It is very rare to find a pair of mirrors of this design, most commonly only single examples are found. The current examples are also of larger size and a more sophisticated model than many other recorded examples, incorporating additional ornament to the main palm fronds forming the frames. A related but single and smaller example was sold; Christie's, London, A Private Collection from Belgravia' 26th January 2011 (£15,000). Another related single example, also attributed to William and John Linnell was sold; Christie's, London, Property of the Late Lady de Trafford, 9th December 2010, Lot 58 (£34, 850). Condition Report: Both with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits to frames. Both mirror plates have age and could possibly be original. They bear the expected depletion, sparkle and spots of loss. The surfaces of both frames appear to have been sympathetically cleaned and refreshed at some point. The gilt surface to both mirrors with the expected wear and rubbing. Various old glued repairs to the carved extremities of both mirrors - please see additional images. Some old vacant screw holes to the backs from previous fixtures. The backboards have age but are later replacements. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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