Lot 196
  • 196

A George II gilt-gesso mirror circa 1730

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • gilt-gesso on wood
  • height 4 ft. 2 in.; width 22 in.
  • 127 cm; 55.9 cm
The beveled mirror plate within a frame surmounted by a cartouche-shaped cresting and within a molded surround carved with foliage on a punched ground, the sides with drapery swags, the shaped apron centered by a rosette.

Provenance

Hallidays Antiques Ltd., London

Condition

Overall fair condition; regilded with rubbing and wear and some small chips and losses to gilding and gesso overall; old repaired break to cartouche at join with mirror; cartouche possibly associated; mirror plate appears to be replaced with some pitting and small losses to silvering.
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