Putty-painted and Parcel-gilt Split-baluster Mirror

Description:

Putty-painted and Parcel-gilt Split-baluster Mirror, America, 19th century, the ring- and post-turned framed with a reverse-painted panel depicting a homestead, 29 x 13 1/2.
Estimate $200-250

panel appears original and exhibits loss and flaking, as well as to the gilt-gesso and balusters


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