Emporium Auctions
Thu, Sep 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 227
Two Chippendale Mahogany 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 |
British or American, late 18th century, smaller example with pierced and gilt shell and original mirror plate, larger with scrolled crest and base, 28-1/2 x 16-1/2 in. and 36 x 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Georgia CollectionCondition
smaller example with repairs at crest and several scroll tips, breaks and repairs and resurfacing to shell, extensive distress and losses to silvering on mirror plate, some losses to gilt plate surround, other veneer distress and repairs; larger example with typical warping at crest and base, scattered veneer distress and repairs at scrolls, other finish distress, mirror plate with minor distress (possibly replaced, not removed for exam)
