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A very fine Italian baroque giltwood mirror Probably Rome, late 17th century
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- height 68 in.; width 53 1/2 in.
- 173 cm; 136 cm
the rectangular bevelled mirror plate within a leaf-carved and trellis frame, the corners issuing scrolls, the sides top and bottom carved with putti and flowers. Partially regilt.
Provenance
Property from the Collection of Ingrao, Sotheby's New York, October 20, 2006, lot 106
Literature
M.G. Barberini, Life and the Arts in the Baroque Palaces of Rome, 1999, Bard Graduate School, p. 186. The exuberance of the carving on this piece is reminiscent of the vegetal floral ornamentation which was invented by Johann Paul Schor (1615-1674) around the middle of the 17th century. He was influenced by his masters, Pietro da Corona (1597-1669) and Gian-Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). The motif of the flowers or girasole is intended as a compliment to the viewer. The flower faces the viewer and equates his or her beauty with that of the sun.
Compare Sotheby's London, May 24, 2002, lot 10.
Condition
Chips and losses to the carving and gilding consistent with age. Rubbing and wear to the old gilding. Old worm. Some restorations to the decoration. Some of the flowers are slightly loose. Minor surface dirt. With hairline age and construction cracks, marks and surface abrasions consistent with age. The mirror plate appears to be old, with some foxing and losses to the silvered surface beneath the glass plate. In otherwise 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.
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.