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Early C20th Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Decorated Triple Plate Triptych Overmantel Mirror.
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for sale €644     $699
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Early C20th Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Decorated Triple Plate Triptych Overmantel Mirror.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C20th Chinoiserie red lacquer decorated triple-plate triptych overmantel mirror.

Arch-top centre section flanked by two rectangular panels . The bevelled mirror plates with a red lacquer frame with raised Chinoiserie decoration in the early C18th manner, featuring figures, landscape and trellis-work .

Highly decorative smaller scale overmantel type mirror in excellent original condition.

H 28”

W 33”

D 2”

England c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Red Chinoiserie Overmantel Mirror to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09706075
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Raised chinoiserie on scarlet ground: English taste for Queen Anne revival during the 1920s.
Broad shallow bevels on the glass: commercial plate grinding of the early twentieth century.
Fine network of crazing through the lacquer: steady shrinkage of the paint over decades.
Gilt decoration rubbed through on high points: honest domestic wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243725
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Early C20th Chinoiserie red lacquer decorated triple-plate triptych overmantel mirror.

Arch-top centre section flanked by two rectangular panels .

“
The bevelled mirror plates with a red lacquer frame with raised Chinoiserie decoration in the early C18th manner, featuring figures, landscape and trellis-work.
M Lees and Sons

.

Highly decorative smaller scale overmantel type mirror in excellent original condition.

H 28”

W 33”

D 2”

England c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Red Chinoiserie Overmantel Mirror to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09706075
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Raised chinoiserie on scarlet ground: English taste for Queen Anne revival during the 1920s.
Broad shallow bevels on the glass: commercial plate grinding of the early twentieth century.
Fine network of crazing through the lacquer: steady shrinkage of the paint over decades.
Gilt decoration rubbed through on high points: honest domestic wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243725
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels.
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Archive I An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels.

Early C20th Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Decorated Triple Plate Triptych Overmantel Mirror.

Archive II An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View XII
Archive XIII An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels.
Early C20th Chinoiserie red lacquer decorated triple plate triptych overmantel mirror.
Ref: SA1243725
An early 20th-century Chinoiserie triptych overmantel mirror featuring a red lacquered frame adorned with hand-painted gilt motifs around three glass panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Glass, Gilt
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsArched central panel, Hand-painted gilt decoration, Triple plate construction

This early 20th-century Chinoiserie triple-plate triptych overmantel mirror dates from 1920. The piece takes the form of an arch-top centre section flanked by two rectangular glass panels, set within a red lacquer frame with raised hand-painted gilt decoration depicting figures, landscapes, and trellis-work in the early 18th-century manner. The frame shows bevelled mirror plates, flat top edges above the side panels, and a string suspension cord attached at the upper corners. The dimensions measure 71 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Suitable for domestic placement above a mantelpiece or on a principal reception room wall, the mirror brings traditional English country house character to an interior. The smaller scale allows versatile placement in living rooms, dining spaces, or entrance hallways where a decorative focal point is required.

FAQs

Chinoiserie refers to the European interpretation and imitation of East Asian artistic traditions, particularly popular from the 18th to the early 20th century. In overmantel mirrors, this style typically features hand-painted lacquerwork depicting stylized landscapes, pagodas, floral motifs, and gilded embellishments.

Traditional pieces utilised a solid timber substrate, such as pine or mahogany, coated with multiple layers of resinous lacquer or enamel paint to build a smooth crimson ground. The decorative detailing was subsequently applied by hand using gold leaf, bronze powders, or metallic paints.

Authentic period lacquerwork demonstrates subtle surface craquelure, natural age-related softening of the gilded details, and minor wear along exposed edges. The mirror glass on genuine pieces often shows light desilvering or foxing, while the reverse framing typically exhibits unpainted wood with historical joinery techniques.

A red Chinoiserie mirror functions as a bold statement piece above a fireplace, console table, or sideboard. Pairing it with modern neutral walls, brass lighting, and understated furniture allows the intricate red and gilt surface to anchor the room without overpowering the overall scheme.

Dust the lacquered frame gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals, alcohol, or harsh solvents that could strip the lacquer or gilded details. Clean the glass sparingly by applying glass cleaner directly to a cloth rather than spraying the mirror surface to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame.
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