FrenchLouis Philippe Gilt and Gesso Overmantel Mirror, 19th c., the arched incised rounded frame around a beaded liner and an arched plate, H.- 51 in., W.- 36 in., D.- 1 1/2 in. Provenance: from the Estate of Dr. Peter Elwood Dorsett, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Heavy desilvering throughout, with almost no reflection visible in mirror. Gesso in proper left top corner is crumbling, and proper right top corner gesso is cracked. Some minor loss to gesso in other areas. Unique example. ________________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.