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An early Louis XV carved giltwood mirror circa 1725
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- glass, beechwood
- height 72 1/2 in.; width 43 in.
- 184.5 cm; 109.5 cm
Provenance
Christie's New York, March 30, 1999, lot 49
Property from a New York Private Collector, Christie's New York, June 7, 2012, lot 82
Condition
With scattered age and construciton cracks, abrasions and dents. Carving with some restored breaks, some small losses and abrasions. Inner border with some replacements. Gesso with cracks and some chips and losses. Regilt, gilding with some light rubbing. Mirror plates replaced and now with some foxing in areas and some cracks to smaller plates. Rebacked.
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.