Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 930
Fine George II Figured Parcel Gilt Mirror
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 |
British, 18th century, with gilt scrolled crest with leaf carved rosettes centering a spread wing eagle, mirror plate with gilt surround, flanked by carved and gilt floral streamers, 60 x 30-1/2 in., Provenance: back with two labels, first label: "Originally property of Gerris? family, Kittery Point, Maine. Hearst acquired it at the Heiman Kaufman sale. American Anderson Art Gallery, October 25-26, 1935". Walter B. Guy, bought it through I. Winnick, March 7, 1941", second label: "...bought by Mr. William Hart of Portsmouth..."; The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; Note: Illustrated in the Jeffrey Tillou Antiques catalog, The Ann and Joel Finn Collection, pg. 9, 60 and inside back cover (lot accompanied by copy of catalog).ÿ
Condition
very good condition overall, repairs at eagle plinth including glue repair at legs, some cracks at pediment, some minor losses to silvering on mirror plate, original backboards (back with red paint)
