Classical Gilt Gesso Convex Mirror

Description:

Classical Gilt Gesso Convex Mirror, England or America, early 19th century, the ebonized carved eagle with outstretched wings on a foliate-flanked plinth holds in his beak gilt ball festoons which are joined to the circular cove-molded frame with ebonized reeded liner and mirror glass, flanked by enleafed metal and wood candle arms with colorless glass bobeches and teardrops, with acanthus and pineapple-carved pendant below, original gilding, ht. 38 in.

Provenance: Estate of Charles P. Fisher.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

some losses to wood and gesso elements.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords