A Regency Period Giltwood & Gesso Convex Wall Mirror c.1825 sub-Art & Sculpture The top shows some markings

The top shows some markings commensurate with age with nothing hugely detrimental

The scrolls to both sides of the painting list relevant passages from the bible

The Chinese also talk about strings or flags being used to read wind direction in writings dated to the 2nd Century B

once flown proudly on English streets

The condition of the painting very good with some light bubbling to the canvas which is stretched over a panel

A Regency Period Giltwood & Gesso Convex Wall Mirror c.1825 sub-Art & Sculpture The top shows some markingsOrigin: English Period: Regency Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1820 30 Diameter: 21 Depth: 3. 5 The deep dished Regency period giltwood and gesso circular wall mirror having the original convex mirror plate with ebonised reeded mahogany slip, surrounded by a moulded gilt gesso frame with acanthus stiff leaf work crestings with cabochons central to each, the whole with a good deal of character, patination and colour, surviving in very original condition