2220

$121.00

CARVED DECORATED MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR.

First quarter 19th century, Scandinavia. The rectangular beveled mirrored plate within a carved gilt slip within the conforming rectangular molded frame, with arched swans neck molded pediment swiveling on back-swept arms joined to the box base fitted with a single compartmented drawer flanked by canted reeded pilasters on a molded plinth raised on small cast brass frontal ball and claw feet. The rear legs replaced. SIZE: 27″ t x 13-3/4″ w x 11″ d. PROVENANCE: Downeast Maine home, descendant of Knud Rasmussen, famous Danish arctic explorer whose “greatest achievement” was the massive Fifth Thule Expedition (1921–1924). Being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Original mirror plate, backboard, mirror fasteners and brass knobs. Rear legs replacements as noted. Finial absent, otherwise with good original surface. 51323-36 (300-400) – Lot 2220

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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