Fine Art & Decorative Works, Day 2
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, Sep 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 629
Chippendale Carved and Gilt Wood
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
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). Provenance: tag attached notes "From the Swift Estate, circa 1920, $48,000"; Great Marsh Collection; back with later paint, other possible restoration
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)
