Emporium Auctions
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 239
Group of Three Chippendale Mahogany Mirrors
Estimate: $400 - $700
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 |
American and possibly British, 18th century, comprising a larger example with scrolled crest centering a pierced and gilt shell, 36-1/4 x 19-1/4 in.; with a smaller example with scrolled crest centering a pierced phoenix, original white pine backboard, 26 x 14 in.; and a smaller example with scrolled crest and ears centering a distressed probably original mirror plate, original pine backboards, 21-3/4 x 12 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Arkansas
Condition
all with typical cracks, minor veneer flaws, and repairs, other typical distress; largest example with paint retouch to gilding, one ear restored, original backboards (white cedar?); phoenix example with mirror plate replaced, paint retouch to gilding, crack at phoenix neck; smallest example with restorations at upper ears, distress to early mirror plate
