Large Antique Colonial (Spanish, Peruvian or Mexican) Giltwood Wall Mirror
A large Colonial (Spanish, Peruvian or Mexican) Giltwood and fine Sequins (small antique mirrors) Wall Mirror. The gilt frame is carved from solid wood and features fleur-de-lis designs on the corners and rings of intricate mirrored panels around a central square mirrored raised panel.
35 inches tall 33 inches wide 5 inches deep
Dealer or Gallery
Yes
Hi Emilio,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This mirror is quite a nice example of a sort that was very popular in the Eighteenth and early Nineteenth Centuries throughout the Spanish-speaking world. When similar examples have come to auction recently, they have sold for prices ranging from about $3,000 to $5,000, with variation in provenance, condition and design.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Spanish Colonial giltwood wall mirror (Sequins)
Peruvian or Mexican, 18th Century
With elaborately pierced carved and giltwood frame with scrolls and stylized foliate motifs with an beaded outer liner and raised mirrored panel.
35 inches tall 33 inches wide
CONDITION: This mirror appears to be in good condition; some flaking and losses to the gilding is to be expected from handling, as are a few small losses (this does not appear to have any but if it did, if they were minor they would not devalue this.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer
$ 3,000-5,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
