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A George III carved giltwood and gesso pier mirror circa 1780
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- giltwood and glass
- 203cm. high, 159cm. wide; 6ft. 7¾in., 5ft. 2½in.
the flower-filled cresting with a narrow laurel leaf carved band above a pair of opposed griffins supported on a plinth, the rectangular plate with a leaf-carved inner moulding surrounded by an anthemion and scroll-carved border and laurel leaf carved outer mouldings, the sides headed by a pair of outset brackets issuing floral-carved pendants
Condition
Generally in good order. There are minor losses to gilding. Ready to hang. Probably slightly reduced in height.
"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
The present pier mirror relates to a design by Robert Adam for a pier glass and pedstals for Apsley House, dated 1778. Annother design, also by Adam and also preserved in Sir John Soane`s Museum, for a pier glass and table for Sir Abraham Hume, 1779, employs the related motif of two sphinxes supporting an urn (cf. Eileen Harris, The Furniture of Robert Adam, 1963, pls.76 and 78).