Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1148

Fine American Federal Inlaid Mahogany and Gilt Mirror

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

New York, circa 1790-1810, with gilt scrolled pediment above mahogany bookmatched frieze centering a conch shell inlaid patera, eglomise plate depicting a landscape scene flanked by gilt streamers, pediment with gilded urn with sprays of wheat and lily, old distressed mirror plate, 70 x 26-1/2 in.

Provenance: James MacArthur Thompson; Christie's New York, January 1994 lot 249; Sotheby's New York January 20 2006 lot 518 for $24,000; Skinner October 28, 2012 lot 329 sold for $31,200; Collection of C.L. Prickett

Condition

fine original condition, seven leaves and two rosebuds on side garlands restored, typical checking and minor repairs to veneers, distress to mirror plate (probably original, not removed), surface wear to gilding, repair to urn top with retouch to gilding

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