01-09-201001-09-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2490Boston
January 9, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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George II Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror

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$2,726$2,300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2490Location: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

George II Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror, mid 18th century, with scrolled cresting, pendant and corners, the frame composed of carved leaftip tendrils and c-scrolls on a stippled mat gold ground, ht. 39 3/4, wd. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Overall very good to excellent condition; minor sickness to mirror plate; plate old but likely 19th century; burnishing clay showing through in many spots.