Classical Carved and Gilt-gesso Girandole Mirror

Description:

Classical Carved and Gilt-gesso Girandole Mirror, 19th century, the cresting with a carved hippocampus, (imperfections),ht. 42, wd. 21 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

white paint over an old gilt surface, splits and separations to the frame, girandoles no longer attached but with mirror, and looseness and losses to gilt-gesso of carvings.


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