Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 474

An Irish giltwood and gesso wall mirror

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1400

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Description

An Irish giltwood and gesso wall mirror, the rectangular plate flanked by pilasters to a frame carved with 'C' and 'S' scrolls with flowers and foliage, the surmount with a pagoda framing a tree motif to a gate upon rockwork, the reverse with the remains of a paper label for 'R & W Clarke, 40 & 41 Grand Parade, Cork', 18th century and later, 49.25 x 25.5in (124.8 x 64.8cm). Restorations, replacements, losses and re-gilding.