Reverse-painted and Gilt Split-baluster Mirror

Description:

Reverse-painted and Gilt Split-baluster Mirror, New England, c. 1830, the gilt-gesso frame with reverse-painted tablet above the mirror glass showing a young woman wearing a white gown against red drapery surrounded by stenciled leaves and flowers, (imperfections),ht. 27, wd. 16 in.
Estimate $300-500

Paint losses and flaking at center and around border, scattered losses of gilt gesso on edges.

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