Small Gilt Girandole Mirror with Two Candle Arms

Description:

Small Gilt Girandole Mirror with Two Candle Arms, 19th century, round convex mirror in a gilt frame with eagle and floral decoration at top, the bottom with floral and pinecone decoration, two branches supporting candle sockets, (regilded),ht. 35, wd. 21 in.
Estimate $600-800

the left candle arm needs to be re-positioned, as it hangs low on account of being loose. There are shrinkage cracks and separations on the frame, and losses to the gilding and gesso throughout.


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