FINE WALNUT QUEEN ANNE LOOKING GLASS WITH PIERCED GILT SHELL.

Revised: 8/19/2010

Additional Information: This example is nearly identical to lot #2022 in terms of scalloped cresting, figural walnut and the molding.

FINE WALNUT QUEEN ANNE LOOKING GLASS WITH PIERCED GILT SHELL. 1730-1740, Philadelphia. Each mirror plate with beveled edges, the upper plate of rectangular form with three serpentine edges, the lower plate of simple rectangular form within a bold ogival molded frame and conforming gilt decorated incised gilt slip. The cresting scalloped and shaped and of figured walnut with a central intaglio gold pierced gilt shell. Similar example pictured in The New Fine Points of Furniture by Albert Sack on page 224, Superior. SIZE: 47-1/2″ h x 18-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Purportedly purchased from Israel Sack Antiques in the 1950s. CONDITION: Each mirror plate original, now with overall foxing and some losses throughout to silver backing. Backboards original. Cresting with minor old shrinkage cracks, but with no noted restoration. Proper left bottom section of frame with old splice repair beneath veneers. Generally very good with old polished and cleaned surfaces. 9-20323-1 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2038	$0.00	Revised: 8/19/2010 Additional Information: This example is nearly identical to lot #2022 in terms of scalloped cresting, figural walnut and the molding. FINE WALNUT QUEEN ANNE LOOKING GLASS WITH PIERCED GILT SHELL. 1730-1740, Philadelphia. Each mirror plate with beveled edges, the upper plate of rectangular form with three serpentine edges, the lower plate of simple rectangular form within a bold ogival molded frame and conforming gilt decorated incised gilt slip. The cresting scalloped and shaped and of figured walnut with a central intaglio gold pierced gilt shell. Similar example pictured in The New Fine Points of Furniture by Albert Sack on page 224, Superior. SIZE: 47-1/2″ h x 18-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Purportedly purchased from Israel Sack Antiques in the 1950s. CONDITION: Each mirror plate original, now with overall foxing and some losses throughout to silver backing. Backboards original. Cresting with minor old shrinkage cracks, but with no noted restoration. Proper left bottom section of frame with old splice repair beneath veneers. Generally very good with old polished and cleaned surfaces. 9-20323-1 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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