American Federal Giltwood Eglomisé Antique Mirror, Massachusetts, circa 1810

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About the Item

A fine American Federal Mirror that almost certainly was produced along the North Shore of Massachusetts, the form is elegant and perfectly conforming with the distinctly neoclassical tastes of America during the first years of the 19th century. This form of American Federal pier mirror was crafted extensively in both New York City and Massachusetts during this period, primarily Boston and Salem. The crest projects boldly over the mirror with a series of round droplets affixed on wire through the top of the mirror. Above the triple reeded corinthian columns flanking the mirror are wonderful carved acanthus, draping along the curved molding that flanks a carved and gilded panel of a single rose with outflowing foliage. The present example closely relates to a pair of mirrors held in the Mabel Brady Garvan Collection (Barquist, f. 182), the acanthus carvings on this mirror clearly being more bold and executed with greater confidence. A reverse painted tablet featuring a Greco-Roman classical scene rests above the old glass of the mirror. We have not removed the backboards to more closely examine the glass, as the backboards appear to be undisturbed; however, it does appear to be a period glass and correct for the piece. The square blocks of the lower corners and rectangular blocks of the upper corners are divided diagonally with panels of light and dark gilding. This very fine acquisition remains preserved in excellent condition - it will be a wonderful addition to any collection of Federal taste. Measurements: 23 5/8" W x 46" H x 5 1/4" D References and Literature: American Tables and Looking Glasses in the Mabel Brady Garvan and Other Collections at Yale University, David L. Barquist, p. 326-330, specifically f. 182 American Furniture 1620 to the Present, Fairbanks and Bates, p. 244 (One of a pair; with triple columns beneath square pilasters and projecting crest, Roxbury, Massachusetts c. 1800-10) American Furniture in the Bybee Collection, Charles L. Venable, p. 92-3 Condition Report: Gilt and gesso loss throughout with accompanying craquelure. Top right and left crest moldings inpainted over gilding loss. We have not removed the backboards, as they appear to be undisturbed with mostly original iron brads. Minor losses to reverse painted eglomise tablet. Minor silvering to mirror, though the glass remains in overall very fine condition. A very well preserved work for the serious collector. We have 24 detailed pictures of this mirror on our primary website - contact us for a link!

Dimensions:
Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60.03 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
Style:
Federal (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Mirror,Pine,Gilt,Painted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1800-1809
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1810
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 502GXQ221stDibs: LU105901913962

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