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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 38

Chippendale Carved and Gilt Wood

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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Mirror British or possibly American, 18th century, the crest with large boldly carved spread-wing phoenix on a pierced support and flanked by leaf and floral ornaments, leaf and floral streamers and pierced leaf and rocaille drop, 54-1/2 x 32 in., excellent condition overall, backboard replaced, later bracing to upper ornaments, some scattered very minor cracks with scattered chips to gilding (possibly regilt?), cracks and some possible patches to phoenix support, some distress to mirror plate (appears to be an early plate but not removed). Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: tag attached notes "From the Swift Estate, circa 1920, $48,000"; Tharpe Collection

Condition

excellent condition overall, backboard replaced, later bracing to upper ornaments, some scattered very minor cracks with scattered chips to gilding (possibly regilt?), cracks and some possible patches to phoenix support, some distress to mirror plate (appears to be an early plate but not removed)

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