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An Italian carved giltwood mirror, Venetian mid 18th century
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- poplar/pine
- 220cm high, 148cm. cm wide; 7ft. 2in., 4ft. 10 1/4in.
the rectangular plate surmounted by a pierced mirrored cresting with pierced sides, the frame carved with flowers, leaves, rocaille and scrolls on a stippled ground, the reverse with the branded mark DBD?
Condition
Old very minor marks and chips to gilding commensurate with age. Hairline construction cracks at joints which do not detract from the piece and some other minor cracks which can easily be left or filled. Minor retouching to the gilding. In overall very good conserved 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del '700, Gorlich, Milan, 1958, Tav. CCXLV, for a related mirror in the Museo Civico, Padova .
A very similar pair of mirrors was sold from the estate of Carl L. McGinnis, Bel Air, California, lot 64, Sotheby's New York, 21st May 2004.