Lot 18
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A GEORGE I GILT-GESSO MIRROR
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A GEORGE I GILT-GESSO MIRROR

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A GEORGE I GILT-GESSO MIRROR
The later rectangular bevelled plate in a moulded and foliage-wrapped surround, the scrolling open pediment centred by a later floral and rockwork-carved cartouche, the apron with conforming scrolling foliage, largely re-gessoed and regilt
41 in. (104 cm.) high; 24½ in. (63 cm.) wide
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

A related 19th century gilt-gesso mirror was sold anonymously, Sotheby's London, 11 July 1997, lot 99 (£4,600). A further related gilt-gesso mirror was sold from the collection of Benjamin and Leila Riegel, Sotheby's New York, 19-20 April 2001, lot 438 ($20,300).

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