Lot 2048
A French Giltwood Mirror
Sale 1151 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts Online
Feb 16, 2023 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$400 - $600

Sold for $756

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A French Giltwood Mirror
Late 19th Century
Height 51 1/2 x width 32 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition Report

Having some rubbing to gilt exposing red bole beneath. With scattered instances of cracks and some loss to gesso. There is a small section of decoration detached at the lower-left corner, present and held in place with tape. The silver backing having some marks of loss or oxidation as typical for aged mirrors. The mirror plate otherwise intact.


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