FINE MAHOGANY-VENEER AND GILTWOOD “CONSTITUTION MIRROR”.

FINE MAHOGANY-VENEER AND GILTWOOD “CONSTITUTION MIRROR”. Third quarter 18th century. This fine example with original two-part mirror plate within a molded giltwood slip within a rectangular mahogany-veneer frame beneath a conforming frieze, the molded and leaf-carved swan’s neck pediment terminating in floral rosettes, centering a displayed phoenix on plinth. The whole mounted with floral-and-fruit, pierce-carved filets, the pendant apron with shaped and scalloped molding. For a similar example, see plate 223, p. 99, in The Mirror Book by Herbert F. Schiffer. SIZE: Overall 68-1/4″ x 30″. CONDITION: Original gilding beneath later restorations, professionally done. Original mirror plates and backboards. Slight damages with restoration right swan’s neck facing at rosette and at juncture to mirror, right wing facing. Small repair to molding lower right corner facing. Mahogany surfaces polished with fine old patina. Very good condition overall. 9-93668 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	2317	$2,875.00	FINE MAHOGANY-VENEER AND GILTWOOD “CONSTITUTION MIRROR”. Third quarter 18th century. This fine example with original two-part mirror plate within a molded giltwood slip within a rectangular mahogany-veneer frame beneath a conforming frieze, the molded and leaf-carved swan’s neck pediment terminating in floral rosettes, centering a displayed phoenix on plinth. The whole mounted with floral-and-fruit, pierce-carved filets, the pendant apron with shaped and scalloped molding. For a similar example, see plate 223, p. 99, in The Mirror Book by Herbert F. Schiffer. SIZE: Overall 68-1/4″ x 30″. CONDITION: Original gilding beneath later restorations, professionally done. Original mirror plates and backboards. Slight damages with restoration right swan’s neck facing at rosette and at juncture to mirror, right wing facing. Small repair to molding lower right corner facing. Mahogany surfaces polished with fine old patina. Very good condition overall. 9-93668 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}