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A Rococo carved giltwood mirror Austrian or Bohemian, circa 1740
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- pine, glass
- height 57 1/2 in.; width 31 1/2 in.
- 146 cm; 80 cm
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks. A few restored breaks; only visible on reverse. Scattered small losses to gesso. Some minor old worm damage. Regilt, gilding now with losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Some inlaid mirror plaques with cracks but in generally good condition. Mirror plate with foxing. In good condition.
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
An identical mirror originally from the collection Bernhard Freiherr von Hornstein (1761-1848), Imperial and Royal Chamberlain and Royal Bavarian Secret Counselor was sold Sotheby's Amsterdam, Crowns and Coronets, August 31, 2005, lot 663. For a comparable mirror with similar etched mirror-inlaid carved giltwood frame see Heinrich Kreisel, Die Kunst der deutschen Möbels, Band II, München, 1970, fig. 697.