American & Western Auction | March 8, 2024
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 649
Baltimore Classical Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
early 19th century, breakfront cornice decorated with spherules, relief panel decoration centered by a swagged putto and frolicking putti, divided mirror plate flanked by Ionic reeded columns, swagged base, 33 x 68-1/2 in.
Provenance: According to receipt, Estate of Mrs. Augustine Jacqueline Todd, direct descendant of Samuel Washington (brother of George Washington), Charlestown, West Virginia; Aileen Minor American Antiques, Princess Anne, Maryland, February 1991, purchased for $7,875; Private Baltimore Collection
Condition
structurally sound, professionally restored (see accompanying conservation treatment report), later gilt throughout with restored original gilt, corner blocks with replaced ornaments, other rebuilt decoration, some thin cracks, mirror plate with one area of foil backing where silver is missing, other general wear and imperfections expected with age, use, and restoration
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According to receipt, Estate of Mrs. Augustine Jacqueline Todd, direct descendant of Samuel Washington (brother of George Washington), Charlestown, West Virginia; Aileen Minor American Antiques, Princess Anne, Maryland, February 1991, purchased for $7,875; Private Baltimore Collection
