Americana and Other Related Wares - August 10, 2023
Thu, Aug 10, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 253
English Carved Giltwood, Verre Eglomise and Penwork Mirror
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for
$19,000
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 |
4 ft. 7 in. x 29 in.
This English carved gilt wood, verre eglomise and penwork mirror specified by Frances Elkins (1881-1953) for the interior of Mrs. Evelyn Marshal Field, Muttontown, NY in 1931. Frances Elkins was best known for her California interiors, particularly her own home she built with her husband in Monterey, Casa Amesti. She and her older brother David Adler partnered on a number of legendary projects on both coasts, particularly the aforementioned house in Muttontown. Her interiors were furnished with and adroit mixture of antiques and haute moderne which this mirror reflects.
Condition
In generally good condition. Seam separation. Minor losses to the gilding. Oxidization to the mirror plate. Ready to place.
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.
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Sold STAIR, October 24, 2015, Lot 584. Mrs. Evelyn Suarez, grandmother of the consignor, who was also the former Mrs. Marshall Field. The mirror hung in a guest bedroom in "Easton", a house in Syosset, NY designed by David Adler with the interiors by Francis Elkins.
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