Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 523

Very Fine George III Carved and Gilt Mirror in the Chinese Taste

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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, 1760-1770, finely carved with spread wing phoenix on a tree branch above a rocaille and leaf carved crest, carved streamers, the base with C scroll leaf carving centering a figure of a rabbit, distressed mirror plate, 54 x 31 in.

Provenance: A Prominent Charleston Estate

Condition

distressed mirror plate a later replacement, expected scattered repairs to carved elements with minor separations at some joints including at crest, gilding wear and surface losses (possibly regilt?), the icicle pedestals on upper corners of pediment are replaced or later additions, otherwise generally good condition considering the fragile nature of the design, with other possible repairs obscured by gilding