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Edward F. Caldwell & Co 1851-1914 A gilt-bronze mirror New York, early 20th century, after a design by Robert and James Adam
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Edward F. Caldwell & Co
- bronze, glass
- height 56 1/2 in.
- 144 cm
Literature
J. F. Sandberg, Edward F. Caldwell and Company, The Magazines Antiques, February 1998, p. 331, pl/ III
The E. F. Caldwell & Co. Collection, Smithsonian Institution, a002155
Condition
Overall in fair condition. Please note that the upper and lower finial have recently been soldered generating discoloring to the gilding. The lower finial is slightly bent has shown in the catalogue illustration
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.
Catalogue Note
The present model corresponds to a design for a pier glass mirror in the parlor room at Kenwood house, London, which was designed by Robert and James Adam. See: Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam, 1774, vol.1, no. II, pl. VIII. Interestingly, Caldwell created a variant to the present lot, incorporating candle branches. Mirrors incorporating candle branches are known in the decorative art vocabulary as "Girandole."