25th Feb, 2021 9:30
The February Fine Art & Antiques Auction
A 19th century carved and gilt gesso rectangular overmantle mirror with "egg and acanthus" moulded re-entrant outline. With a laurel wreath and figural surmount in the form of a young Apollo "crowning himself in glory". 120cm wide x 81cm high
Sold for £950
Condition Report
The mirror frame is 19th century but has been re-gilded at some expense by the appearance it has been leaf gilt.
No apparent major defects.
A 19th century carved and gilt gesso rectangular overmantle mirror with "egg and acanthus" moulded re-entrant outline. With a laurel wreath and figural surmount in the form of a young Apollo "crowning himself in glory". 120cm wide x 81cm high
