GILDED GEORGE II LOOKING GLASS c. 1730 Chippendale 2003 (Lot 55)

2003 (Lot 55)

molded and carved

1750 in the manner of Thomas Johnson crested with a ewer supported by elongated s-scrolls above the figure of a man who likely held a spear

where Biggs is thought to have purchased it

Width 10”

GILDED GEORGE II LOOKING GLASS c. 1730 Chippendale 2003 (Lot 55)A finely carved George II looking glass, dry stripped to its original gilding having a broken swan neck pediment centered by the original cartouche carved with scrolls and acanthus leaves, the molded pediment carved with acanthus leaves, the inside of the pediment having gesso carved leaves and flowers resting on a frame having outset corners, molded with egg and dart, the flat surface sanded and gilded surrounding a frame carved with a gadroon