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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 244

George II Figured Walnut and Parcel

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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
Gilt Mirror British, mid-18th century, the broken-arch pediment centering a pierced shell figured walnut frame set with gilt moldings and streamers centering a distressed mirror plate, 59 x 29-1/4 in., scattered cracks and veneer repairs with some minor warping, distress to mirror plate (probably an old replacement but not removed), some surface wear to gilding, backboards with some later bracing, minor bump and loss at lower central base molding. 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: Red Montgomery; Tharpe Collection

Condition

scattered cracks and veneer repairs with some minor warping, distress to mirror plate (probably an old replacement but not removed), some surface wear to gilding, backboards with some later bracing, minor bump and loss at lower central base molding