Forney, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 24.5ʺW × 3ʺD × 66ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Giltwood
- Mahogany
- Mirror
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Auburn
- Condition Notes
- A superb example, rare and stylish, overall in wonderful condition, with attractive patina over the whole, rich mahogany coloring and … moreA superb example, rare and stylish, overall in wonderful condition, with attractive patina over the whole, rich mahogany coloring and antique wood glow, warm tones, superb grain detail. Nicely aged glass plate mirror with age appropriate foxing. Wear and tear consistent with age and use, including nicks, chipping, losses to gilt finish. The figural bird is appropriately delicate, the rest is solid, sturdy and structurally sound. less
- Description
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An exceptional antique English Georgian / American Federal style parcel gilt and figured mahogany wall mirror, circa 1810-1850
Exquisitely hand-crafted … more An exceptional antique English Georgian / American Federal style parcel gilt and figured mahogany wall mirror, circa 1810-1850
Exquisitely hand-crafted in England or the United States in the first half of the 19th century, this high class wall hanging mirror shows off superior craftsmanship, wood character and exhibition presentation quality.
A finely detailed spread wing perched Phoenix eagle crest surmounts the classical architectural scrolled broken pediment topped figured mahogany frame. The original vertical rectangular mirror is flanked by intricate hand carved gilded wood floral foliate garland swags and gold leaf gardroon ornamental trim.
Dimensions: (approx)
66" Tall, 24.5" Wide, 3" Deep
Provenance:
Similarly styled piece was offered by Christie's auction house, auction 2815, circa 2014, tilted "Important American Furniture, Folk Art and Decorative Art" Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York
Acquisition:
A masterfully curated private Dallas, Texas estate.
Detailed Condition Report:
A superb example, rare and stylish, overall in wonderful condition, with attractive patina over the whole, rich mahogany coloring and antique wood glow, warm tones, superb grain detail. Nicely aged glass plate mirror with age appropriate foxing. Wear and tear consistent with age and use, including nicks, chipping, losses to gilt finish. The figural bird is appropriately delicate, the rest is solid, sturdy and structurally sound. less
Forney, TX
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