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AEDRare Pair 1803 Federal Eglomise Mirrors, Doggett Label and Penniman Signature
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Asheville, NC 28805
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJun 24, 2026
Rare and masterful forms are the hallmark of the collection, offering bidders the chance to own the very best. Key lots include a Federal painted worktable, a Newport, RI, Chippendale drop leaf table attributed to John Townsend, a matching Massachusetts Queen Anne high chest and dressing table, a pair of labeled 1803 Federal eglomise mirrors, important pottery by John Bell and Henry Adam, two exceptional nests of early Nantucket baskets, portraits by Maentel, St. Memin, and Boudon, among others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
one with label to back reading "JOHN DOGGETT, GILDER, Looking-Glass and Picture Framer Roxbury-Street", the other mirror's eglomise panel inscribed with "Painted by John Ritto Penniman, Boston, 1803", Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1803, frames with beaded rope twist trim, acanthus carvings and fluted pilasters, the finely painted eglomise panels with nautical scenes centered by classical allegorical figures, later but old mirror plates, one back board reverse with "Sold Miss Sumner 7.00 pair", 46-3/4 x 27-1/4 x 4 in.
Provenance: Israel Sack, New York, NY, February 1993 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $120,000); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Note: Per Israel Sack research, these mirrors have rare relatively complete documentation. It establishes the collaboration between John Doggett and John Ritto Penniman who were two of Boston's more prominent artisans. Miss Sumner appears in John Doggett's account book in 1805 and 1806 as his client, but several pages are missing which probably included a bill for this pair of mirrors. Further research may establish the relationship of Miss Sumner to Charles Sumner, the famous Boston statesman.
Literature: This lot is illustrated in Israel Sack, Opportunities in American Antiques, Brochure 49, (October 1, 1992), pp. 34-35, P-6455; "Living with Antiques: A Middle-Atlantic Collection of Collections" by John C. Newcomer, Antiques Magazine, May 1999, p. 736 pl. V and p. 737, pl. VI.
- Provenance
Israel Sack, New York, NY, February 1993 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $120,000); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
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- Condition
both mirrors in very fine states of preservation aside from later mirror plates, which have minor desilvering (not inspected outside the frame), one frame bottom with minor chip to gilt and gesso, backboard with two square patches probably as made； the other mirror with acrylic backing to reveal the Penniman Signature with the mirror plate covered by brown paper Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
