BOSTON FEDERAL EGLOMISE AND GILTWOOD MIRROR, BEARING THE LABEL OF “CERMENATI & MONFRINO”.

BOSTON FEDERAL EGLOMISE AND GILTWOOD MIRROR, BEARING THE LABEL OF “CERMENATI & MONFRINO”. Circa 1806. The stepped molded cornice above a frieze with ropetwist decoration, the rectangular milk glass eglomise panel decorated with a floral-and-vinery filled classical urn above the rectangular mirrorplate flanked by classical columns. This example bears the paper label on the original backboard of “Cermenati & Monfrino” with the address of “2 State Street, Boston”. In 1806, Paul Cermenati and G. Monfrino advertised as carvers and gilders at 2 State Street in Boston. This mirror, by virtue of the label, introduces a group made in Boston in 1806. By the end of 1806 to 1807, Cermenati was advertising a different partnership with John Bernarda with a change in label. SIZE: 33-3/4″ x 18-1/4″. PROVENANCE: The Hale Family Estate. CONDITION: Surfaces, gilding, eglomise panel, and backboard all original. With touch-ups. Areas of gilding loss throughout. 9-93054 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 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
	119	$2,530.00	BOSTON FEDERAL EGLOMISE AND GILTWOOD MIRROR, BEARING THE LABEL OF “CERMENATI & MONFRINO”. Circa 1806. The stepped molded cornice above a frieze with ropetwist decoration, the rectangular milk glass eglomise panel decorated with a floral-and-vinery filled classical urn above the rectangular mirrorplate flanked by classical columns. This example bears the paper label on the original backboard of “Cermenati & Monfrino” with the address of “2 State Street, Boston”. In 1806, Paul Cermenati and G. Monfrino advertised as carvers and gilders at 2 State Street in Boston. This mirror, by virtue of the label, introduces a group made in Boston in 1806. By the end of 1806 to 1807, Cermenati was advertising a different partnership with John Bernarda with a change in label. SIZE: 33-3/4″ x 18-1/4″. PROVENANCE: The Hale Family Estate. CONDITION: Surfaces, gilding, eglomise panel, and backboard all original. With touch-ups. Areas of gilding loss throughout. 9-93054 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 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.

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