Lot 272
  • 272

A pair of Chinese Export reverse-painted mirrors circa 1770

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • glass
  • frame 16 in. by 22 3/4 in.
  • 40.6 cm; 57.8 cm
the reverse of each frame with chalked number 4119/80 / 1198.

Condition

Overall good condition; one with four losses to the silvering to the top edge; circular loss to the silvering to the top left quadrant; painting slightly faded with very minor small losses; very well painted; the other with a circular loss to the silvering to the top edge and with some small losses to the silvering of the top edge; beautifully painted with very minor small losses to paint.
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