Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 169

A needlework dressing table mirror

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £560

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Description

A needlework dressing table mirror, in 17th century style, the rectangular bevelled plate enclosed by a pair of doors and shaped frame with an ivory satin background decorated a king seated on a throne under a draped canopy, and a date 1653, the sides with foliage entwined columns flanking further columns, a shepherdess, cupid, a gentleman playing a mandolin with a castle above, the base on ebonised ball feet, with easel support, 20in (51cm) h, 14.5in (37cm) w.