$10,800
Gilt-gesso Carved Convex Mirror, America or England, early 19th century, the eagle with outstretched wings on a plinth of acanthus leaves, above the circular carved frame and a bracket with four flowering candle arms, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 43 1/2, dia. 24 in. The circular frame on the mirror is composed of several curved segments, there is a little joinery material between each segment which show a little more prominently. There are also several fine shrinkage cracks around this molded frame, which is normal for the age of this mirror and not terribly distracting. The discoloring on the leaves of the candleholders could be from dust, age, or loss of gilding.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28
