FEDERAL CARVED AND GILT CONVEX MIRROR.

The round convex mirror plate within a reeded ebony surround set within the deep conforming molded frame mounted with a row of spherules. The mirror surmounted by a displayed eagle posed on a rockwork plinth flanked by scrolling leaf tips carved in deep relief. The mirror with similar scrolling leaf tip pendant apron mounted with C-scrolls. SIZE: 43″ h x 24″ w. PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Mirror retains original gilt surface now crusty and dry, old abrasions and shrinkage cracks at top and bottom of frame. Mirror plate appears original, back of frame retaining old if not original paper and wood backing. Additional old repair proper left leaf tips on top of mirror with loss to gesso and gilding, other leaf tips have been reattached, otherwise good. 51941-20 (800-1,200) – Lot 2091

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2091	$1,875.50	FEDERAL CARVED AND GILT CONVEX MIRROR. The round convex mirror plate within a reeded ebony surround set within the deep conforming molded frame mounted with a row of spherules. The mirror surmounted by a displayed eagle posed on a rockwork plinth flanked by scrolling leaf tips carved in deep relief. The mirror with similar scrolling leaf tip pendant apron mounted with C-scrolls. SIZE: 43″ h x 24″ w. PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Mirror retains original gilt surface now crusty and dry, old abrasions and shrinkage cracks at top and bottom of frame. Mirror plate appears original, back of frame retaining old if not original paper and wood backing. Additional old repair proper left leaf tips on top of mirror with loss to gesso and gilding, other leaf tips have been reattached, otherwise good. 51941-20 (800-1,200) – Lot 2091 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FEDERAL CARVED AND GILT CONVEX MIRROR.