A Giltwood Mirror of Substantial Size in the Rococo Chippendale Manner

H: 86 in / 219 cm W: 67 in / 170 cm
The well carved frame incorporating addorsed Ho Ho birds, ‘C’ scrolls, icicles, pierced trellising and foliates; of assymetrical form and housing a mercury backed mirror plate. Circa 1840 Artist Biography: Thomas Chippendale the Elder (1718-1779)
Yorkshire born, a highly skilled cabinet maker and designer, published in 1754 his ‘’Gentleman & Cabinet Maker’s Director’, a volume of instantly recognisable and idiosyncratic designs, that was reprinted time and again, serving as an essential manual for cabinet makers the length and breadth of England. Working from 60-62 St Martins Lane, London his output is regarded as the ne plus ultra of 18th century English cabinet making. His company furnished inter alia, Harewood House and Nostell Priory.