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Learn MoreGeorge II Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
- This rare George II overmantel mirror takes its inspiration from the designs of Thomas Chippendale
- Crafted of luxurious giltwood, the frame is encased by flourishes and Rococo elements
- Topping the mirror is a capriccio scene, adding a charming neoclassical touch to the grand design
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Surmounting the mirror is a high detail, later 19th-century capriccio, or architectural fantasy scene, in the manner of Italian painter and architect Giovanni Polo. . .
Surmounting the mirror is a high detail, later 19th-century capriccio, or architectural fantasy scene, in the manner of Italian painter and architect Giovanni Polo Pannini. Executed in oils, the scene is an ode to classical antiquity, with fragments of ancient temples and ruins scattered throughout the landscape. The acanthus-edged giltwood frame beautifully complements the rich color of the scene.
Circa 1755
52" high x 57" wide

Period: | 18th Century |
Origin: | England |
Type: | Mantels |
Width: | 57.0 Inches |
Height: | 52.0 Inches |
Style: | Rococo |
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