Emporium Auction
Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 103
Two American Federal Giltwood Mirrors
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
early 19th century, each with carved, giltwood, and composition ornament, rosette and acorn decorated crest, over two part distressed mirror plate, 40 x 41-3/4 in. and 36 x 22 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VirginiaCondition
larger example with scattered gilding losses and areas of paint retouch, early distressed mirror plates possibly original (not removed), backboards replaced, other typical distress at joints; smaller lacking one element of cornice molding, scattered paint retouch and flaking, especially at base, mirror plates possibly original (backboards replaced)
