A Regency Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror

Circa 1800, carved wood with gesso, polychrome and gilt, pediment featuring an ebonized eagle on gilt rockwork, flanked by acanthus swag and acanthus apron, surmounting cove molded tondo with 28 sphere mounts surrounding a reeded slip, issuing two scrolled candle arms with bronze capitals.

37 x 22 x 7 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Kayvon North, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some cracks to eagle and foliate mounts, some with repair; some chipping and losses; gilt losses and later gilt; mirror with some spotting and light degradation.