FINE FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT MIRROR.

Revised: 1/26/2012

Correction: This wonderful old eglomise mirror has a very old crack in the glass panel at the top which we unfortunately did not notice during the cataloging.

FINE FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT MIRROR. Circa 1800, Hudson River Valley, New York. The rectangular mirror plate within a gilt surround surmounted by a rectangular eglomise panel decorated with a pastoral landscape all within a mahogany frame with string inlay with parcel-gilt molded edge flanked by leaf-tip fillets. The parcel-gilt swan’s neck molded pediment terminating in floral rosettes centering a classical urn emitting wheat stalks and flower buds. The deeply scrolled apron of figured mahogany. For similar examples, see “The Mirror Book” by Herbert F. Schiffer, plates448, 449 & 450. SIZE: 61-1/2″h x 21-3/4″w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Surfaces appear untouched with good color and patina. Eglomise panel and mirror plate original, both with moderate foxing. Backboards original. 9-24555 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2189	$1,150.00	Revised: 1/26/2012 Correction: This wonderful old eglomise mirror has a very old crack in the glass panel at the top which we unfortunately did not notice during the cataloging. FINE FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT MIRROR. Circa 1800, Hudson River Valley, New York. The rectangular mirror plate within a gilt surround surmounted by a rectangular eglomise panel decorated with a pastoral landscape all within a mahogany frame with string inlay with parcel-gilt molded edge flanked by leaf-tip fillets. The parcel-gilt swan’s neck molded pediment terminating in floral rosettes centering a classical urn emitting wheat stalks and flower buds. The deeply scrolled apron of figured mahogany. For similar examples, see “The Mirror Book” by Herbert F. Schiffer, plates448, 449 & 450. SIZE: 61-1/2″h x 21-3/4″w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Surfaces appear untouched with good color and patina. Eglomise panel and mirror plate original, both with moderate foxing. Backboards original. 9-24555 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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