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A carved giltwood mirror Régence, first quarter 18th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- 158cm. high, 96cm. wide; 5ft. 2in., 3ft. 13/4in.
with an arched cresting centered by a female mask above a rectangular plate with a mirrored border applied with flowerheads, scrolls and acanthus, the outer border carved with scrolls and husks, the sides with a dragon head on a scrolled corbel, the whole carved with scrolls, flowers and foliage; gilding refreshed
Provenance
Sold lot 43, Christie's, London, 10th June 1993
Condition
Old restorations to carved sections which have been well executed and are not too noticeable. The scrolls and the dragons on the sides are probably replacements. In overall good conserved condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."