AMERICAN FEDERAL GILTWOOD LOOKING GLASS,first quarter of 19th century. Eglomise painted panel depicting US Frigate Chesapeake defeating the British Ship, HRMS Shannon in the war of 1812; shaped cornice with ball spherules.. Original backboard - 30 3/4 in. x 18 in. Estimate $800-1,200
PROVENANCE: Acquired from G. Randall Fine Antiques and Works of Art , Washington, DC
Good condition, the eleven ball frieze with detachment of left portion of projecting molded crown edge, hairline separation of crest and frieze. Shrinkage to mid section of columnar plasters reversed painting with areas of flaking paint loss and discolored boarder with later plate and minor scattered gilt losses throughout.
