Code: 11471
One can honestly say..."The Mother of All Arts & Crafts Mirrors"!
By the great metalsmith (and ceramicist) craftsman, John Pearson;
easily the best and most elaborate piece we have ever seen by him; not just in mirrors!
c1900
It has everything going for it; plants, an eagle, birds, geese, a snake, cheeky monkey, gorgeous lion (looks like he is high on something!), fish, peacock, deer and other stylised beasties; you name it!
A very large and stunningly executed hand hammered brass mirror; overall approx 55" wide by 38" high.
John Pearson originally worked with Charles Robert Ashbee at the Guild of Handicraft (and indeed was a founder member), before setting up on his own and also working and teaching metalwork at Newlyn.
Also trained with William de Morgan (re ceramics) in the early years and indeed his influence can be seen in some of Pearson’s unique organic naieve/less restrained designs.
