Sold for:
$2,844
$2,844
Queen Anne Japanned and Reverse-painted Looking Glass, China, 18th century, molded frame with beaded border and arched cornice with gilt lacquer designs of flowers and foliage, enclosing two-part glass, the mirrored tablet ornamented with a reverse-painted bird and flowers, (scattered paint losses), 26 x 14 5/8 in. Areas of joinery separation with old reinforcements and glued repairs on upper tablet frame and reverse. Mirror retains original backboard, one of the tabs holding the mirror to the frame loose and nailed on, some beading is missing on the lower frame. Scattered paint losses to frame and reverse painted decoration.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06
