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A George II carved giltwood wall mirror, circa 1735
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- mirror plate, giltwood
- 154cm. high, 88cm. wide; 5ft. ½in., 2ft. 10½in.
of rectangular form with swan's neckpediment, centred by a plumed female mask, with acanthus leaf, scroll and foliate carved decoration, with printed label to the reverse BROUGHT TO TAYMOUTH CASTLE/ FROM THE MARQUESS OF BREDALBANE'S APARTMENTS/ AT HOLYROOD PALACE/ MAY 16 1860, re-gilt, the plate later
Provenance
The Marquess of Breadalbane, Taymouth Castle, Scotland;
The Montague Meyer Family Collection, Christie's, London, 24 April 1980, lot 4;
Christie's, London, 17 November 1994, lot 93.
The Montague Meyer Family Collection, Christie's, London, 24 April 1980, lot 4;
Christie's, London, 17 November 1994, lot 93.
Condition
Overall is a good restored and ready to use condition. As stated in the catalogue the gilding is later as is the mirror plate. The re-gilding is sensitive and the plate shows some aging sings. Very minor chips to gilding.
Of a bold and attractive design.
"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
Taymouth Castle to the north of Perth stands on the site of the 16th century Balloch Castle. A seat of the Lords Breadalbane since the early 18th century, the castle was extensively remodelled between 1720 and 1750 by William Adam in the Palladian style. Although we do not know when this mirror entered into the collection, William Adam’s decorative scheme could possibly explain the acquisition of the present lot. The 18th century castle was subsequently remodelled by the 1st Marquis Breadalbane at the beginning of the 19th century in the neo-gothic style and little of William Adam’s architectural influence survives.