Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 589
George III Parcel Gilt "Constitution" 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 |
British, circa 1765, with carved and gilt scrolled pediment centering a well carved spread wing phoenix, standing on a rocky plinth, mahogany frame with carved and gilt moldings and appliques centering a cartouche form mirror plate, back with probably late 19th century label for "J.W. Edwards/Carver, Gilder, and Picture Frame Manufacturer... Exeter", 56-1/4 x 29-1/4 in.
Provenance: Clifford Wright Antiques, London, England; Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth
Condition
scattered surface wear to gilding with some chips and losses at edges, some minor distress to mirror plate (mirror plate likely replaced), some veneer cracks at joints
