Washington Plaster Profile, Mirrored Background

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George Washington Plaster Profile with Mirror Background

c. 1800, George Washington Profile Portrait in Orange Plaster, Set Against a Mirror Background, Choice Extremely Fine.
In this very unusual Washington portrait, the high relief, three dimensional profile of Washington appears to be made of plaster, either orange in color or painted orange, and is set atop an old mirror, all of which is under a piece of old glass. The profile measures about 6" x 4" while the oval mirror measures about 8" x 6." The present frame, very ornate, with a 3 dimensional floral spray at the top and bottom, measures about 14" x 12." The old glass has some imperfections and the mirror has turned blue around the edges. Aside from this and a couple light scuffs on the portrait, this piece is in excellent condition. The outer frame has some scuffs and is otherwise in nice condition. The back of the frame appears to have been reworked several times. A rare and attractive George Washington Portrait, the first of this type we have seen.