Lot 25
c. 1850 Mirror With Reverse Painting On Glass Of Southeastern Indian Hunting Scene. Wooden frame 38 in. high x 18¼ in. across, holding a 17½ x 11½ in. mirror, and featuring an 11½ x 8½ in. reverse painting on glass above the mirror. The colorful painting has a decorative border surrounding a 5 x 8 in. hunting scene, portraying an Indian holding a bow, an arrow in one hand and a quiver of arrows on his back, advancing toward a buffalo. The Indian has on warm-weather clothing and short moccasins; he wears a turban decorated with bird plumes. The colors are vibrant--green, yellow, brown, blue,and a touch of red. A beautiful, decorative piece.
The mirror is a columnar frame in the Neo Classic style. The frame is comprised of mahogany boards or veneer, and the architectural motifs are painted in gilt and black daub stencil work. Motifs are typical classical items of foliage and ewers. The painted border to the reverse painting shows similar stencil work in the foliate border. Some minor splits to the veneer, but the condition of the painting is exceptional. The mirror was possibly replaced, but the frame and reverse painting are original. This work was obviously well cared for by its owner(s) and was a highly-valued piece of furniture. It will serve as the focal point in a period room.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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