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A fine George III carved giltwood pier mirror after a design by Thomas Chippendale Circa 1760
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- height 7 ft.; width 43 in.
- 213.4 cm; 109.2 cm
Re-gilt.
Condition
Overall very good restored condition; re-gilt; floral spray within pagoda cresting slightly loose; the mirror plates with pitting and small losses to the slivering throughout; old repaired breaks to the wings of the birds and to some leaf tips along the edges; overall with minor chips and wear to the gilding.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Thomas Chippendale's designs for 'Pier Glass Frames', pls. CXLI-CXLIII, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1754, pl. CXLIII, share similarities to the present pier mirror, especially that of pl. CXLIII, with its pagoda cresting, divided mirror plates, icicles, Ho-Ho birds and flowering branches to the sides, a central cartouche to the apron.