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Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 80

Neoclassical Faux Painted Mantel

Estimate: $400 - $600

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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
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19th century, fireplace surround with faux painted surface with gilt highlights, the double paneled frieze centering a fluted tablet, scrolled and faux painted corbels, 48 x 62 x 11 in.

Provenance: Bright Star Antiques Co., Texas, August, 2013; Private Collection

Condition

scattered abrasions and paint losses, including at sides and top molding, losses of two small moldings, gilt detail at inner edge probably later addition, other surface distress

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