A fine pair of George III carved giltwood girandoles
In the manner of William France and John Bradburn, circa 1765-70
The heart shaped plates surmounted by a pierced foliate anthemion crest and enclosed by a scrolled acanthus leaf carved frame above a pair of scrolling candle arms,
54cm wide x 28cm deep x 88cm high, (21in wide x 11in deep x 34 1/2in high) (2)
Footnotes:
Provenance: Ronald Phillips Ltd.

The design of this pair of mirrors can be compared to girandoles supplied by William France and John Bradburn to Sir Lawrence Dundas for his London home at 19 Arlington Street. They were part of an extensive renovation and refurbishment of all the Dundas properties carried out under the direction of Robert Adam who employed the most renowned cabinetmakers, and resulted in what is now recognised as the one of the greatest collections of 18th century furniture. These mirrors are now at Aske Hall in Yorkshire.

William France started his career working for Vile and Cobb (first recorded in Cobbs's accounts in 1759), before taking over the business in 1764 when Vile retired. Although Cobb continued in business on his own account, William France and his colleague, the cabinet maker John Bradburn, took over the business. This proved to be a successful partnership and their customers included the royal family who subsequently granted them the Royal Warrant in July 1764. Other commissions included for Kenwood House, Syon House, Burlington House and The Vyne.

Literature: Graham Child, 'World Mirrors 1650-1900', 1990, p. 138, illus. 218. for a comparable.
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Re-gilded.
Potential repairs behind gilding.
Brass candle sconces possibly later, candle arms almost certainly historically repaired.
Mirror plates appear original, but an element of doubt should be allowed given their age.
Minor chips and losses to gilding.
Overall, in good condition and ready to hang.