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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.
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.