Lot 191
  • 191

A pair of Italian Neoclassical giltwood mirrors late 18th century

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

Description

  • pine, mirror glass
  • height 63 in.; width 18 in.
  • 160 cm; 46 cm

Condition

Mirror plates with some crystallization and losses to silvering. Giltwood with rubbing and some losses to gesso. Interesting red paint to swags at cresting. Mirror plates slightly loose. Some old restored breaks to carving.
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