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Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 188

American School, Reverse Painting on Glass of Eagle

Estimate: $300 - $500

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late 19th century, gilt and reverse painted convex glass scene of eagle clutching arrows and olive branch, on red, white, and blue crest, and surrounded by American flags, with possible mother of pearl inlay, ‚glomis‚ with faux stone inlay, signed "Nichols" bottom left, sight, 12-1/2 x 15-1/4 in., carved walnut convex frame, twig decoration, 17-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.

Provenance: A du Pont Family Collection

Condition

some lifting and flaking, corner popping, warping to back panel

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