Description:
Tinsel Print of a Woman in Early Costume on Mirror, England, early to mid-19th century, mixed media collage of a woman standing with her hand on a music book, with drapery or curtains around her on a mirrored background, bearing label for Johanna Birkenruth, and another reading "A Lady 1660, (on glass)," in ovoid frame, sight ht. 8, wd. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
Not examined outside of frame, collage held into frame by tape to back, age-related discoloratiion to mirror, some tears to fabric drapery.
Keywords
United Kingdom, Johanna Birkenruth, mixed media collageStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.