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AN UNUSUAL ENGLISH GILTWOOD MIRROR

Offered by: Hyde Park Antiques

Description
AN UNUSUAL AND ELABORATELY CARVED ENGLISH GILTWOOD MIRROR
The shaped mirror plates within an exceedingly unusual carved frame which includes a cresting carved with a seated man holding an eagle, flanked by an owl and a dog; the upper section with a fox with a goose in its mouth being chased by a woman holding a broom; carved throughout with scrolling acanthus leaves, flower heads, urns, Ho-Ho birds and hunting dogs.

Undoubtably inspired by one of Georgian England's most accomplished wood carvers and furniture designers, Thomas Johnson (1723 – 1799). With its unmistakable references to Aesop's Fables and the animal drawings of 17th century English painter Francis Barlow*, this remarkable Victorian era pier mirror—originally in stained lime wood—was once an integral part of the esteemed collection of prominent New York figure Irwin Untermyer (1886-1973) and was ultimately bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

* The origins of the central figure of the fox with a goose being chased away by the farmer’s wife, for example, can be found in the title page of Animals of Various Species Accurately Drawn by Francis Barlow, part three of Various Birds and Beasts Drawn from Life, Francis Barlow, London, 1660-70.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gilded limewood
Condition:	Excellent. Gilded in the last 50 years; originally carved limewood and stained. Mirror plates antique.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
200 Lex Booth #:	54
Book References:	ILLUSTRATED: J. Gloag & Y. Hackenbroch, "English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in the Irwin Untermyer Collection," 1958, pls. 140 & 141. SEE: Thomas Johnson, "Collection of Designs," London, 1758, pl. 4.
Dealer Reference #:	HPA42123
Incollect Reference #:	746497

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	72 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	182.88 cm;

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