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(a) English 18thC carved & gilded frame with gadrooned sight, pierced rocaille hollow; raffle leaf cartouche corners-&-centres linked by swept rails; (b) English carved & gilded `Lely’ pattern frame (altered); sight leaf-&-husk; trailing foliage and flowers at corners-&-centres; stylised leaf back
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Condition
The first (a) has minor scattered losses to the gilding, but is structurally in good condition. There are losses to the lower central cartouche and to the lower corner cartouches. The second (b) is in good overall condition with minor losses to the gilding in the peripheral areas i.e. the right most edge, out of sight and to all the corners bar the lower right corner, all out of sight.
"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."