- 11
A fine and rare Italian carved and polychrome painted mirror Genoese, mid 18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 190cm. high, 128cm. wide; 6ft. 3in., 4ft. 2½in.
the reverse of the frame with some further painted decoration
Provenance
Sold lot 123, in these Rooms, 15th December 1999
Condition
Generally very good. Minor losses. Some painted decoration refreshed. Traces of may throughout. Some minor repairs. Traces of splitting. Visually very impressive. The mirror plates are distressed. There is a later wood backing to the mirror.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The richness of the carving and the freshness of the colours on pieces produced in Genoa interpreted the gaiety and lightness of the rococo. The corporation of the laccatori used a type of lacquer which was different to that employed in Venice, as it was thinner and devised specifically not to cover the details of the sculpted elements. The distinctive treatment of the rocaille, (pellaccette) and the thin lines making up the decoration of the lacquer is peculiar to Genoese furniture (see a mid 18th century lacquered Genoese console table, sold, lot 185, from the Rossi collection 10th March 1999, Vol. I.).