08-14-201108-14-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Federal Gilt-gesso and Eglomise Mirror

Sell one like this
$948$800
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Gilt-gesso and Eglomise Mirror, probably Massachusetts, c. 1815, with tablet depicting a ship battle during the War of 1812, (imperfections),ht. 40 1/4, cornice wd. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

original tablet with paint loss, replaced mirror glass, missing backboards, some minor losses to gesso and gilding,

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Massachusetts