Lot 127
  • 127

An Irish giltwood mirror Circa 1750

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • height 4 ft. 7 3/4 in.; width 33 in.
  • 141.6 cm; 83.8 cm
Additions, re-gilt, later mirror plate.

Condition

Overall very good restored condition; re-gilt; mirror plate later; the squirrels later or replaced; slight separation over lines of construction (to the back side) of the bottom corners; old repaired break to top right corner; very minor separation at lines of construction of C-scrolls to the cresting and to C-scrolls of bottom corners; small chip to gilding at base of top right C-scroll of cresting; small chip to lower part of right side C-scroll; small chip to gilding on one flower of left side floral garland; chip to right edge of right rusticated pedestal of apron; overall with some rubbing and wear to the gilding; with some minor chips and cracks 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.