11-07-201011-07-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2524BBoston
November 7, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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Gesso Polychrome and Gilt Carved Mirror

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$1,126$950
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2524BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

Gesso Polychrome and Gilt Carved Mirror, Northern Europe, late 18th century, with floral and fruit decorations, original surface, (minor imperfections),ht. 20, wd. 10 in.

Literature: The Magazine Antiques, June 1966, "Northern European Export Mirrors: The Evidence and Some Suggestions," by Judith Coolidge Hughes, this mirror is illustrated and discussed, p. 857, figure 4. The author discusses the origin of the term "Cape Cod" mirror, the type associated with the return voyages of American seamen.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Judith Coolidge Hughes