Lot 2
  • 2

A pair of George III giltwood and gilt composition pier mirrors circa 1785

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • giltwood, mirror glass
  • height 4 ft. 3 in.; width 24 3/4 in.
  • 129.5 cm; 62.9 cm
each rectangular mirror plate within a frame surmounted by an urn-form cresting, the sides with pendent swagged draperies, the apron with ribbon-tied fronds.

Condition

Overall good restored condition; regilt; some old repaired breaks to cresting; small chips and losses to gilding; replaced mirror plates; one plate beveled, the other plain.
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