The oak wood has been hand stained a deep reddish brown, then sealed, waxed and polished. Each bird print has been glazed with conservation glass with a UV protection factor of 99%. In addition to this each of the bird frames was also fitted with black conservation grade cardboard spacers in order to prevent the glass from touching the surface of the paper. The paint used is by Farrow & Ball. The stripes are painted in Stiffkey Blue, Breakfast Room Green, Indian Yellow, Inchyra Blue, Eating Room Red and Pelt. The glass panels are reverse painted in; Charlotte’s Locks, Pelt, Calke Green and Drawing Room Blue. |
This mirror is fitted with a backing frame with also acts as a hanging device. The work is stamped, signed and dated on the reverse.
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