Fine Arts and Crafts - 22nd June 2016
Lot 301
An Iona carved mahogany wall mirror designed by Alexander Ritchie
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1500
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Description
An Iona carved mahogany wall mirror designed by Alexander Ritchie, the rectangular frame carved in low relief with a stag being hunted by hounds, inside scrolling Celtic entrelac border unsigned 47 x 43cm.
Literature
E Mairi MacArthur Iona Celtic Art The Work of Alexander and Euphemia Ritchie, page 51 for an archive photo showing a charger with this design. Page 60 plate 20a for a comparable wooden frame with entrelac design.