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A North Italian carved giltwood mirror circa 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- giltwood, glass
- mirror 175cm. high, 125cm. wide; 5ft.7½in., 4ft.1in.; console 85cm. high, 116cm. wide, 56cm. deep; 2ft.7¾in., 3ft.8in., 1ft.8¼in.
together with a similar console table with a shaped marble top
Condition
The mirror with later antiqued plate with paneled border; the frame has been re-gilt having minor chips and cracks to gilding and two repaired breaks (top of crest, left side volute). There are joint cracks and the mirror backing is new.
The table is re-gilt and shows minor chips and losses, having its original marble top with good condition.
"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
Comparative Literature:
Silvano Colombo, L’Arte del legno E Del Mobile In Italia, Busto Arsizio 1981, ill. 440 and 442
Silvano Colombo, L’Arte del legno E Del Mobile In Italia, Busto Arsizio 1981, ill. 440 and 442