Classical Carved Wood and Gilt-gesso Mirror

Description:

Classical Carved Wood and Gilt-gesso Mirror, New York or Boston, c. 1825-30, the vertical and horizontal columns with applied foliate ornaments and lotus capitals joining four corner blocks with applied flower basket decoration, all surrounding the two-part glass, (imperfections),ht. 45 1/2, wd. 23 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

some loss to gilding, one corner block painted gold, imperfections to glass, backboards re-nailed.


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