AMER AUGUST 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/16/2017
FEDERAL CARVED AND GILT CONVEX MIRROR.The round convex mirror plate within a reeded ebony surround set within the deep conforming molded frame mounted with a row of spherules. The mirror surmounted by a displayed eagle posed on a rockwork plinth flanked by scrolling leaf tips carved in deep relief. The mirror with similar scrolling leaf tip pendant apron mounted with C-scrolls. SIZE: 43" h x 24" w. PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Mirror retains original gilt surface now crusty and dry, old abrasions and shrinkage cracks at top and bottom of frame. Mirror plate appears original, back of frame retaining old if not original paper and wood backing. Additional old repair proper left leaf tips on top of mirror with loss to gesso and gilding, other leaf tips have been reattached, otherwise good. 51941-20 HMG (800-1,200)