18th Sep, 2021 10:30

The William Mowat-Thomson Collection

 
  Lot 1432
 

A 19TH CENTURY GILT GESSO OVERMANTEL MIRROR

19TH CENTURY GILT GESSO OVERMANTEL MIRROR,
the indented breakfront pediment over a painted frieze of cherubs dancing, and mirror panels, 144cm high
Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection

 

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Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £200 - £300


Condition Report
Overall in relatively good condition. The frame has a few small losses - one sphere missing to pediment, top corners at pediment, one block at base. Rubbing to gilt overall in keeping with age. The two narrow glass side panels are 'fogged' with age, the main glass is good. The painted panels at top have light crazing only.
Painted panels apeear original, mirror panes are period.
130cm wide

 
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