Mirror frame, Flemish, 1500-1600, carved oak

Oval oak mirror frame, the centre carved with the head and shoulders of a woman in relief, with a moulded border

Given by A H Frere

Given by A. H. Frere Esq, 17 Brechin Place, London SW7(registered file 20/8748). Condition 'cracked, portions missing'

From Dept file (undated): 'The motif of a female portrait supporting a mirror occurs in a papier-mache Florentine frame in the sculpture collection (no. 850-1884). Also in a portrait-plaque of Faenaza pottery of the late 15th century inscribed Isoretta[?] Galate in the Salting bequest (C.2111-1910). Half-length figure of a young lady in costume of the period with arms crossed below her breast. Her hair hangs down on her shoulders and is decked with ribbons and a string of pearls. A jewelled pendant hangs round her neck as well as a chain from which is suspended a large medallion left blank as if for the addition of a device. (From ceramic inventory)'

W.68-1920