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2325
$2,420.00

CHIPPENDALE TRANSITIONAL GILT WOOD LEAF CARVED OVAL MIRROR AND HEPPLEWHITE CLASSICAL CARVED GILT WOOD MIRROR.

1) Late 18th early 19th century, England. In the Oriental taste, this classical oval mirror with conforming plate within a gadrooned molded surround with leaf tip borders flanked by large C-scroll molded side arms beneath the crest formed by conjoined leafy boughs tied at the crest with molded banding. The base of each frond surmounted by pagoda formed roofs on C-scroll supports. The base of the mirror frame with molded C-scrolls centering a foliate pendant. 2) First quarter 19th century, probably England. The rectangular mirror plate within the molded frame with beaded edge surmounted by a classical urn with wheat cresting above S-scrolled foliate and floral decorative elements in the Adam”s style. The pendant pierced apron similarly carved with central inverted pendant pineapple. SIZE: 1) 46″ t x 27″ w. 2) 52″ t x 17″ w. CONDITION: 1) Structurally very good, with original mirror plate, original gilding mostly intact. Some old professional repairs throughout, minor in nature, and with some re-touched gilding. Mirror plate with abrasions on silver backing with spot losses, blued glass appears original. Very good overall. 2) Mirror plate with diagonal crack lower left corner facing. With extensive foxing. The gilt and carved elements with some minor professional restoration and re-gilding. Molded edge of frame with areas of gilding and gesso loss. Otherwise good. 52229-6, 52229-7, (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2325


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