Lot 2
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A fine Chinese export reverse painted mirror late 18th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • including frame; 52cm. high, 78cm. wide; 1ft. 8½in., 2ft. 7in.

Condition

This is a lovely painting of very good quality. There are some characteristic losses to the silvering particularly adjacent to the head of the central figure and to the top left hand side of the sky. There are other minor characteristic losses throughout. There are minor chips to frame throughout which will require attention. The tip of the cresting has been cracked.
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