Lot 132
  • 132

An Early Victorian gilt-gesso and carved wood frame surmount circa 1840, the design attributed to John Gregory Crace

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • 298cm. high, 136cm. wide; 9ft. 9in., 4ft. 5½in.
in the manner of William Kent, the broken pediment centred by a scrolled scallop shell with an associated similar surround of beaded and acanthus cast border and two further lengths of the same (qty)

Condition

Fair/poor condition. The crest is missing some sections of gilt gesso decoration, with further losses throughout. Ingrained dirt, age cracks and chips. First hand inspection recommended.
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