Lot 143: Doll and Richards Neo-Renaissance Style Ebonized and Gold Leaf Mirror
Doll and Richards Neo-Renaissance Style Ebonized and Gold Leaf Mirror
a large and finely crafted late 19th-century mirror frame by the Boston firm Doll & Richards, executed in the neo-Renaissance style, frame featuring a continuous Orientalist motif in hand-tooled gold leaf and painted faux enamel panels, with ebonized moldings and rich surface detailing throughout; an impressive and decorative statement piece reflecting the refined craftsmanship and eclectic design sensibilities of Gilded Age Boston interiors, Boston circa 1890
45 1/2″ x 55″
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Julius Lowy Frame & Restoring Co., New York, later sold by Cullman & Kravis for $43,750, copy of sale receipt available
Very good condition, minor loss to black surround, age cracks to frame, slight silvery loss to glass
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Estimate: $2000- $4000
Auction Date: January 1, 2026
