04-15-200904-16-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 15, 2009 05:00 PMCalender
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Rococo Walnut, Walnut Veneer, and Gilt-gesso Looking Glass

Sell one like this
$178$150
Auction: Discovery - 2453Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 16, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Rococo Walnut, Walnut Veneer, and Gilt-gesso Looking Glass, northern Europe, late 18th century, the scrolled and pierced cresting centering an applied gilt-gesso device above the molded frame with gilt liner surrounding beveled glass, over shaped bracket, (imperfections),ht. 31 1/4, wd. 13 3/8 in.

Estimate $125-150

Crack through center of crrest, small veneer losses on frame, cracks and small veneer loss on pendant, glass old and probably original, probably original chamfered edge backboard.

Keywords

applied gilt-gesso device