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Live Auction

Day Three: The Fine Sale

Sun, Oct 27, 2019 11:00AM EDT
Lot 10010

An Extraordinarily Fine and Unusual George III Cartouche-Shaped Giltwood Mirror, in the Chippendale Manner

Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
Sold for
$26,000
Sold Price excludes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The central mirror plate surmounted by two exotic ho-ho birds flanking a double mirrored cartouche within foliate scrolls and C-scrolled borders, continuing to foliate scrolled outer borders, terminating in an acanthus scroll amidst rockwork, flanked by C-scrolls.

5 ft. 2 1/2 x 42 in.

Condition

The mirror plate has oxidized, very minor chips to the gilded surface. Old restorations. Grand scale and very fine quality. Impressive in person.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.