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A QUEEN ANNE SILVERED-GESSO AND BEVELLED AND FACETTED GLASS PIER MIRROR circa 1710
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- pine
- height 6 ft. 4 1/2 in.; width 34 in.
- 194.3 cm; 86.4 cm
with a monogram, possibly SAW. Re-silvered, replacements. Together with a later copy. 2 pieces.
Provenance
The Late Celia Tobin Clark, removed from House on Hill
Butterfield & Butterfield San Francisco, October 30, 1967, lot 393
Condition
Please note that the central top mirror plate with the monogram is replaced; small craquelure to the gesso throughout and with small chips and losses to the silvering; the silvering appears to be later; small losses to gesso and to paper dividers as can be seen in the catalogue illustration; the mirror plates with crystallization ans very minor losses and pitting.
The copy in good condition with some minor nicks and chips to the silvering and gesso in some places.
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.