Lot 277
  • 277

A Queen Anne gilt-gesso wall mirror, early 18th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Pine, gesso and mirror glass
  • height 49 in. width 28 3/4 in.
  • 124.5 cn; 73 cm
later mask to cresting and brass candle branches to apron

Condition

A good example that would benefit from restoration, subject to taste. Repairs to old cracks and splits. Cresting with re-gessoed filler to old cracks and damage. Mask probably later. re-gilt. Plate re-silvered and subsequent further wear. Old separations to joins.
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