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the compartmented frame with rockwork, foliate and bull rushes,

a pair of long necked birds flanking the lower sides and the base

centered with a stylised shell

220 x 117cm

This mirror collects together elements taken from numerous de-

signs published in the mid 18th century by the leading exponents

of the new rococo style, including Matthais Lock, William Johnson

and William and John Linnel. In this instance the drawings of Mat-

thias Lock, taken from his sketch books share the same distinctive

bull-rush leaf decoration to the sides as shown in this example.

Literature: P.Ward-Jackson,

English Furniture Designs of the 18th

Century

. 1958 pls 63-66

€ 30,000 - 50,000

Drawings by Matthias Lock