Q. I have a very large mirror from my last home in Utah. When we moved to Barrington, we found our current home doesn't have room and I have the mirror in storage. I've thought about selling the mirror, but because of its size I'd like to get an idea of it's worth before going through the trouble of trying to move it. I've attached some pics of the mirror. I don't know anything about it or who made it. I purchased it through an online classifieds from some people who had moved up from Florida and had gotten it through an auction from a closed bank. It is about 60" wide and 51" tall. There are no cracks or damage.

A. Your mirror is a contemporary piece and was most likely made in Asia. It is a large piece and is probably quite heavy. Large anything: furniture, artwork, sculptures you name it, is harder to sell than smaller scaled pieces. Most people just don’t have room for them. I am sure initially, this piece carried a high price tag. The resale or secondary market is almost always much less. I suggest the best way to sell this is to consign to a high-end consignment shop that may work with decorators or designers. Think of the location of the shop, what kind of customers and traffic they may get. You can also sell it the way you bought it. Have a good picture, dimensions, and description. Your mirror should sell in the $500-$600 range. You may have to settle for less than you want but it will be less than paying a monthly storage fee.

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