Lot 55
  • 55

A George I gilt-gesso girandole mirror circa 1725

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • pine
  • height 40 in.; width 22 in.
  • 101.6 cm; 55.9 cm
with a Phillips of Hitchin label to the reverse.

Provenance

Phillips of Hitchin, London

Condition

Good condition; appearing to retain original gilding and gesso with wear and losses to gilding showing the red bole and gesso to the underside. Nice old craquelure to gesso; appears to retain the original bevelled mirror plate with some pitting and minor losses to silvering in places; some minor nicks and wear to extremities.
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