Lot 122

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mirrors

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

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$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

Continental, late 19th/20th century, each with large oval mirror plate in intricately scrolled frame with sphinxes issuing three arms with candle cups, 54 x 36-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.

Provenance: Christie's, New York, NY, Sale 9056 January 21, 1999 lot 419, sold $23,000; Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter

Condition

scattered solder repairs, some rubbing and scattered losses to gilt surfaces, minor areas of discoloration, surface dirt and accretion, drilled holes at sides (possibly later); one with urn crest off but present; one missing one scrolled element at top right

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Christie's, New York, NY, Sale 9056 January 21, 1999 lot 419, sold $23,000; Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter