Master Art

An important mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood border glass mirror attributed to John Linnell, retaining most of the original gilding and border plates divided by a rocaille carved fillet, the centre plate an 18th century replacement; having arched icicle-enriched cresting surmounted by a stylised pierced shell and flanked by urn finials, with sides carved with floral cascading garlands and having a shaped apron centred by a C-scrolled cartouche.

Note: This splendid mirror with its arched cresting and slim glass border displays remarkable similarities to designs of the highly fashionable cabinet-maker John Linnell.