Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Fri, Mar 13, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Mar 14, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 123
Fine Federal Gilt Wood Diminutive
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 |
Convex Girondole Mirror
probably American, circa 1800, rare small size with carved eagle over molded frame with original mirror plate, 16-1/2 x 17 x 6 in., cracks and separations at ebonized mirror surround, distress to mirror plate (probably original, not removed), scattered minor cracks in composition with some possible retouch to gilding, possible old restoration at eagle's plinth and at joint of legs to body. Provenance: Eileen Minor, American Antiques, Centerville, Maryland, 2003; Private Collection
cracks and separations at ebonized mirror surround, distress to mirror plate (probably original, not removed), scattered minor cracks in composition with some possible retouch to gilding, possible old restoration at eagle's plinth and at joint of legs to body
