Important South African & International Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 13 October 2014

English Silver & Furniture, including a Collection of Portrait Miniatures

Sold for

ZAR 90 944
Lot 80
  • A George II carved parcel-gilt and gesso looking-glass, 18th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 90 944
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A George II carved parcel-gilt and gesso looking-glass, 18th century
the rectangular plate within a gadrooned, greek-key and foliate frame, the sides with tassle and rope border, the architectural cornice with shell and swag cresting, the plate with losses and oxidisation,112cm high, 75,5cm wide

Provenance

Conkwell Grange, family estate outside of Bath, Somerset, formerly the property of Sir Eric Millbourn and hence by descent to his daughter, the current owner.



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