Lot 400
  • 400

VERY LARGE AND RARE CLASSICAL GILTWOOD AND EGLOMISE PANELED LOOKING GLASS, New York, circa 1815

Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • glass and wood
  • Height 50 3/4 in. by Width 30 in. by Depth 5 in.

Condition

Eglomise panel not examined behind backboard. Backboard behind eglomise panel possibly replaced. Appears to retain original mirror plate. Eglomise panel with little to no flaking of paint but appears to be original glass. Chip to proper right side of crest in parts box.
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