Silver & Emporium Auction
Fri, Dec 3, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 203
Group of Three Italian Gilt Frames Converted to Mirrors
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$250
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
19th century, in three sizes, vertical rectangular mirror plate set in gilt gesso frame, largest 18 x 15-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Condition
smallest with cracks throughout frame, discoloration, mirror plate with spotting, loss to silver, later wood backing; medium losses to gilt finish throughout, cracks, holes, discoloration, likely later mirror plate, later wood backing; largest cracks, discoloration throughout, losses, mirror plate with losses, silk floral embroidery to verso
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