10-06-201210-06-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2615BBoston
October 6, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Italian Giltwood Mirror

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$1,920$1,600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2615BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 06, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Italian Giltwood Mirror, 18th century, with jester-head crest, foliate scrolls framing cartouche-shaped mirror, and two scrolled arms terminating in candle prickets, also with later mirror labeled to back "Beers Brothers Framing," ht. 30, wd. 23, dp. 12 in.
Estimate $400-600

Scattered rubbing to gilding, foliate projections on either side of the jester's head are damaged (one separate and one replaced or repaired). Scattered repaired breaks and regilding particularly around the jester's head and the arms, and join of pricket stems.