A Rococo style carved giltwood and grey decorated pelmet possibly England, second half 19th century

Cracquelure to original gilding as well as losses, sometimes showing the gesso or often showing old gold paint over the gesso. Horizontal cracks visible at seams of construction to back plate. Some losses to leaf tips. Original mirror plate with losses of silvering. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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A similar pelmet sold in these room April 19, 2013, lot 245 ($10,625)