ADMIRAL LORD NELSON (1758-1805): AN IMPORTANT LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND GESSO PIER MIRROR
circa 1800, of narrow rectangular form comprising three panels within acanthus capped gilt wood columns, the upper panel with a reverse-glass painting of a naval battle, probably the Battle of the Nile, the lower panel showing a representation of Admiral Viscount Nelson’s coat of arms with the motto “Palman Qui Meruit Ferat” flanked by scrolling gilt acanthus leaves, 179cm high x 71cm wide
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£20,000 - £30,000
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Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.
This exceptionally rare mirror was probably made to commemorate Nelson’s outstanding victory at the Battle of the Nile.