Lot 52
  • 52

A George III giltwood pier mirror circa 1760

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, glass
  • height 4 ft. 6 1/2 in.; width 29 in.
  • 138.4 cm; 73.7 cm
bearing an Alfred Bullard label to the reverse.

Provenance

Apter-Fredericks, London
Alfred Bullard, Philadelphia

Condition

Overall good condition; regilt; old repaired break ot the top of the cresting; top left corner of mirror with small loss to one leaf tip; top left c scroll with old repaired crack; some small chips and losses to gilding and gesso of flowers to left side and in some other minor places; the mirror plate replaced; beautifully carved, good proportions
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