Lot 188
  • 188

A Chinese Export reverse-painted mirror picture Circa 1770

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • pine, mirror
  • height overall 32 1/2 in.; width 20 1/2 in.; height of sight 26 1/2 in.; width 14 3/4 in.
  • 82.6 cm; 52.1 cm; 67.3 cm 37.5 cm
Within a later giltwood frame.

Provenance

Sold in these rooms, The Collection of Khalil Rizk, April 25, 2008, lot 354

Condition

Overall good condition; the mirror with minor crystallization throughout and with small losses to silvering to the top edge and to the upper part of the left side; retaining vibrant colors; later giltwood frame.
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