It comes from Keir, Perthshire, where it hung in the bedroom of Mrs William Stirling and was offered for sale by her descendants. The elaborate frame is made from carton pierre, a papier-mâché-like substance.
Georgian chinoiserie framed mirror painting
UK: THIS Georgian chinoiserie framed mirror painting of c.1760 took the top slot at Sotheby’s June 13 English furniture sale when it sold to an American private buyer for £280,000.
