TWO QUEEN ANNE COURTING MIRRORS.

TWO QUEEN ANNE COURTING MIRRORS. 2nd half 18th century. The first, a paint-decorated pine example; the rectangular mirrorplate within a conforming concave-molded frame, surmounted by an attached shaped and serpentine crest, the whole decorated with gold-gilt ribbon-tied flowerheads painted on the original red wash. The second example of typical form; the rectangular mirrorplate within a conforming molded and faceted surround, set with marbleized paint-decorated glass, continuing to the shaped crest with floral-decorated eglomise panel. SIZE: FIRST: 18″ overall h. x 9-1/2″ overall w. SECOND: 16″ h. x 10-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Chad Richards, Camden, Maine. CONDITION: FIRST: Frame with original decorated surfaces, the mirrorplate a late 19th century replacement, some old losses and damage at top of crest, otherwise good. SECOND: In as-found condition, moldings and large quantity of glass in need of re-assembly and repair. 9-94702 (600-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	740	$2,070.00	TWO QUEEN ANNE COURTING MIRRORS. 2nd half 18th century. The first, a paint-decorated pine example; the rectangular mirrorplate within a conforming concave-molded frame, surmounted by an attached shaped and serpentine crest, the whole decorated with gold-gilt ribbon-tied flowerheads painted on the original red wash. The second example of typical form; the rectangular mirrorplate within a conforming molded and faceted surround, set with marbleized paint-decorated glass, continuing to the shaped crest with floral-decorated eglomise panel. SIZE: FIRST: 18″ overall h. x 9-1/2″ overall w. SECOND: 16″ h. x 10-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Chad Richards, Camden, Maine. CONDITION: FIRST: Frame with original decorated surfaces, the mirrorplate a late 19th century replacement, some old losses and damage at top of crest, otherwise good. SECOND: In as-found condition, moldings and large quantity of glass in need of re-assembly and repair. 9-94702 (600-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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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