Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1116
Federal Gilt and Eglomise Pier Mirror, with a Second Made to Match
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
probably New York, circa 1815-1820, together with a 20th-century copy made to match, each with gilt lion mask frieze on cream ground above a sailing ship eglomise panel, distressed mirror plates, gilt columns, 46 x 27-1/2 x 4 in.
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period example with shrinkage cracks and discoloration to tympanum, scattered gilding wear and losses, with typical cracks to composition ornament, likely re-gilt, backboard replaced and partly missing, mirror plate likely restored; made-to-match example in good condition, with induced wear and distress in keeping with the period example
