Regency Triptych Overmantel Mirror

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1815, regency triptych overmantel mirror. With its large concave cornice, breakfront section at the end of this and further gilt ball around the sides. It has two pilasters crowned with classic Corinthian capitals in full relief and there are three painted panels either side. They are painted in gilded plaster with a grey background. There are musical instruments with foliate carving around them and the centre section has some classical figures; cherubs, animals and trees. Beneath are the bevelled edge mirrors, one large in the centre and two smaller either side, separated by a gild beading. As the pilasters continue down there is downward facing blue bell drops and a fluted column, tapering and coming to a ring turning section, where the entire piece stands on an enclosed plinth following the form of the columns, pilasters and mirrors.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

124cm (48.82")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA533777

Dealers Internal Reference

25496

Description

Circa 1815, regency triptych overmantel mirror.

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With its large concave cornice, breakfront section at the end of this and further gilt ball around the sides.

Georgian Antiques

It has two pilasters crowned with classic Corinthian capitals in full relief and there are three painted panels either side. They are painted in gilded plaster with a grey background. There are musical instruments with foliate carving around them and the centre section has some classical figures; cherubs, animals and trees. Beneath are the bevelled edge mirrors, one large in the centre and two smaller either side, separated by a gild beading. As the pilasters continue down there is downward facing blue bell drops and a fluted column, tapering and coming to a ring turning section, where the entire piece stands on an enclosed plinth following the form of the columns, pilasters and mirrors.