Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 592

George III Parcel Gilt Walnut "Constitution" Mirror

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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 gilt scrolled pediment centering a spread winged phoenix on ball support, figured walnut veneered frame with carved and gilt streamers and appliques, centering a beveled mirror plate, 53 x 27-1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth

Condition

streamers replaced, phoenix with breaks and repairs, mirror plate replaced, typical gilding wear with some edge losses and flaking, some adhesive residue at edges of mirror plate, minor restorations at spandrel leaf tips, other typical flaws

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