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A George III giltwood girandole mirror circa 1765, in the manner of John Linnell
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- PINE, GLASS
- 139cm. high, 78cm. wide; 4ft. 6¾in., 2ft. 6¾in.
with two oval plates and rockwork shelves to the sides with two candle-arms to the base
Condition
In overall good country house condition. Re-gilded and plates replaced as stated in the catalogue. Some minor chips to gilding. The right hand shelf cracked. Large loss to one foliate drip-pan.
"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
This exquisite girandole closely relates to a drawing in the Victoria and Albert Museum (item E.161 1929) by John Linnell, the cabinet maker of Berkeley Square, for a sconce, circa 1760-65. This drawing displays a similarly conceived frame pattern although lacks some of the finer detail of the current mirror. This drawing is reproduced in H. Hayward and P. Kirkham, William and John Linnell, London, 1980, p. 84, fig. 163. The amusing parrot which is carved to the base of the upper mirror can also be related to a design by Linnell for a console table of circa 1760 where a parrot sits on the stretcher. This is of interest as this is not a commonly used motif in English cabinet work of this period.