Dublin-made Egyptian revival mirror brings competition between 16 bidders

An Irish Regency overmantel mirror in Egyptian Revival style by the Dublin artisan Joshua Kearney (1797-1849) hammered for $22,000 (£16,400) against a $6000-8000 guide at Andrew Jones Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) in Los Angeles.

No fewer than 16 bidders pursued the mirror, which was graced with Zodiac symbols rendered to look l…

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