English Rococo Giltwood Mirror

third quarter 18th century, the delicate pierced giltwood surround with a scroll- and rocaille-carved crest, the sides decorated with a carved flowering vine with carved stalactites, the lower portion carved to match the crest, set with an antique mirror plate.
h. 33-1/4", w. 20"

Provenance: A River Oaks Estate, Houston, Texas.

In overall very good condition. The frame exhibits rubbing, wear, minor losses to gilt, past minor restorations, retouching to the gilt, shrinkage cracks and normal indications of age and use. The mirror plate appears to be antique and/or of the period. It is presently foggy/hazy, exhibiting degradation to its silvering.