Early 18th century georgian carved giltwood architectural mirror c.1730

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Early 18th century georgian carved giltwood architectural mirror c.1730:
$687.14

Wonderful early 18th century architectural pier glass / wall mirror.
Circa 1730.
English. Early Georgian period.
Palladian style in the style of William Kent.
Palladian architecture is a European style of architecture derived from and inspired by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). That which is recognised as Palladian architecture today is an evolution of Palladio\'s original concepts. Palladio\'s work was strongly based on the symmetry, perspective and values of the formal classical temple architecture of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. From the 17th century Palladio\'s interpretation of this classical architecture was adapted as the style known as Palladianism. It continued to develop until the end of the 18th century.
William Kent (c. 1685 – 12 April 1748) was an eminent English architect, landscape architect and furniture designer of the early 18th century.

Kent introduced the Palladian style of architecture into England with the villa at Chiswick House, and for originating the \'natural\' style of gardening known as the English Landscape garden at Chiswick, Stowe House in Buckinghamshire, and Rousham House in Oxfordshire. As a landscape gardener he revolutionised the layout of estates, but had limited knowledge of horticulture.

He complemented his houses and gardens with stately furniture for major buildings including Hampton Court Palace, Chiswick House, Devonshire House and Rousham.

Source: giltwood and gesso.
Bold architectural \"tabernacle\" form with \"broken\" pediment.
Carved with acanthus leaves and restrained foliate decoration.
This pier glass would have been designed to be hung on a pier between 2 windows in an early 18th century interior.
The back of the frame is nicely untouched (see photos).
Compact proportions.Condition:Good antique condition as per photos.
Ready to hang.
Some chips to gesso as per photos - these do not detract (in my opinion)Old replacement bevelled mirror plate.
Dimensions:Height: 29 1/2 inches, 75 cmsMaximum width: 19 1/2 inch, 49.5 cms
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