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A LARGE AND FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD AND COMPOSITION MIRRORS France, late 19th century
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- giltwood, glass
- height 8 ft. 6 in.; width 58 1/2 in.
- 259 cm; 148.5 cm
elaborately decorated with acanthus scroll and buried laurel leaves, the crests flanked by a pair of flower filled urns and centered by a pediment with cupids revealing a portrait of Marie Antoinette applied to a beveled oval glass cabochon
Condition
Overall in good condition, with the usual loss to gilding showing bole and gesso in places. Damage to hand and wing of cupid to one mirror at the proper lefthand side.
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.