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George II-style gilt and gesso mirror sold for £4000 in the Trevanion & Dean June 16 auction.

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Nevertheless, a4ft 1in (1.25m) high George II-style gilt and gesso mirror was plainly worth a second glance.

Against a £300-500 guide, it sold to the UK trade at £4000 in the Trevanion & Dean (19% buyer’s premium) June 16 auction in Whitchurch.