Lot 131
  • 131

A large eight-fold mirror screen, probably French third quarter 20th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • 8 fold screen
  • steel, mirrorred glas
  • each panel: 219cm. high, 25cm. wide, 1.5cm deep; 7ft. 2in., 10in., ¾in.
with tinted glass panels to one side

Provenance

By repute Coco Chanel (1883-1971), according to Michael Winner this extraordinary folding mrror was commissioned or acquired by Chanel for use in one of her boutiques

Condition

Overall good condition, glass probably all original showing very minor losses to silvering. Bronze in good condition but surface can be improved with cleaning and polishing. One hinge needing to be re-attached as one side of it lost its two screws. Bronze with marks and scratches consistent with use and age.
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