Small Neoclassical Carton Pierre Oval Mirror Edwards and Roberts A finely carved wooden model

A finely carved wooden model of a resting lion

The style of the mirror reflects the emergence from the mannerist tradition of carving into a continental baroque style that became popular across England in the early and middle years of the Restoration of the monarchy post 1660

with carved and gilded drops flanking each side of the frame

one bench stamped "C"

an indented ring

Small Neoclassical Carton Pierre Oval Mirror Edwards and Roberts A finely carved wooden modelA fine small oval carton pierre looking glass with original gilding crested by double foliated c scrolls, the frame decorated with bell flowers and foliate sprays centered at the base with a cabochon. English circa 1775. Ht. 34. 75", W. 20"