A George III giltwood oval pier mirror after a design by Thomas Chippendale Circa 1765

Sold, Christie's, New York, January 24, 1992, lot 291 (cover illustration detail)

Overall good restored condition; re-gilt; one carved leaf to the left loose but present; old repaired break to right tip of cresting; old repaired break to cresting flanking the central ruffled feather motif to the center of the mirror; small chips and losses to the gilding throughout with some wear and rubbing; mirror glass replaced; small cracks to the apron.
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.

Cf. a manuscript design for a similar oval mirror frame from the Chippendale Albums in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, illustrated, C. Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. II, p. 77, fig. 118; see also detail of a similar pier frame from Harewood House, op. cit., p. 77, fig. 119.