Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Thu, Jul 16, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Lot 41

American Federal Eglomisé and Gilt

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Mirror New York or New England, circa 1815, leaf and floral frieze over a reverse-painted panel depicting a residence by a river over a rectangular mirror plate, 45 x 25 in., good condition overall, old surface with extensive surface dirt and grime, some probable paint retouch, one area of distress and discoloration in eglomisé plate, other wear at edges, backboard replaced, glass plates not removed for examination. Provenance: Richardson Estate, Newport, Rhode Island; By descent in family

Condition

good condition overall, old surface with extensive surface dirt and grime, some probable paint retouch, one area of distress and discoloration in eglomisé plate, other wear at edges, backboard replaced, glass plates not removed for examination