A rare German Baroque (Barock) carved oval mirror.
Early-17th century, circa 1620-1630.
Early-17th century, circa 1620-1630.
The frame is superbly carved. The cresting with two cherubs supporting a cartouche, and seated upon displaying eagles.
The base centred by a grotesque mask typical of this early period. The oval frame is flanked by boldly-carved Barock scrolls and foliate decoration, the inner frame is well carved with egg and dart. Very minor losses entirely consistent with age. Plate later.
Heinrich Kreisel illustrates a related antique mirror (Neuburg/ Donau, 1620/1630) in ‘Die Kunst Des Deutschen Möbels Von Den Anfangen Bis Zum Hochbarock’, Verlag C.H. Beck, München (1974), plate 669.
Vis. similar carving to lot 75, Christies, 9th November, 2006.
Dimensions:
46 inches high
30 inches wide
6.75 inches deep
(117 cm. high, 76 cm. wide, 17 cm. deep).
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Dimensions:Height: 46.07 in (117 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
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Style:Baroque(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Wood
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Place of Origin:Germany
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Period:17th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1620-1630
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Condition:GoodRepaired: Minor losses entirely commensurate with age. In remarkably good condition overall. Plate later. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU4081127310962
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