and Gilt Wood Mirrors
18th century, with unusual stylized wave-and-shell crest over boldly carved floral streamers with wave, shell and
rocaille base, 64-1/2 x 29 in., both with restorations to outermost upper leaves on crest, and scattered surface distress with some gilding losses, regilding and associated paint retouch, other surface repair (see detailed photos), one with break and repair with retouch to top central pediment motif, backs with some later bracing, other scattered cracks and minor repairs, both mirror plates replaced. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Christie's New York, 13 October 1995, lot 188; Tharpe Collection
Condition
both with restorations to outermost upper leaves on crest, and scattered surface distress with some gilding losses, regilding and associated paint retouch, other surface repair (see detailed photos), one with break and repair with retouch to top central pediment motif, backs with some later bracing, other scattered cracks and minor repairs, both mirror plates replaced