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Antique Furniture, Fine Arts and Jewelry

Sat, Jan 14, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Jan 15, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 1098

ADAMESQUE GILT GESSO OVAL MIRROR C. 1785

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

ADAMESQUE GILT GESSO OVAL MIRROR, C. 1785, H 41", W 16 1/2":An oval gilt gesso frame surmounted by an urn surrounded by foliage, wheat and flowers. Provenance: David Stockwell, Inc., Wilmington, DE, purchased in December 1983.

Condition

Wear to the silvering on the mirror.  Some repairs to the leaf motif at the top of the frame.  A couple of the leaves have cracked.  The wear is consistent with age and use.