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An Italian carved giltwood mirror, Venetian circa 1730
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- pine / poplar / glass
- 220cm. high, 180cm. wide; 7ft. 2¾in., 5ft. 10¾in.
the baldacchino cresting enclosing a peacock flanked by a dragon on a bracket above a shaped arched plate, the corners with an eagle on a bracket, the plate applied with carved drapery and foliage, the sides with a female term holding a parasol, the sides carved with flowers, the apron with a mask in a feathered headdress, each side with a female bust in a helmet
Provenance
Tullio Silva Collection, Milan
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. A stunning model and most impressive and can be placed immediately. The gilding is less greenish more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Old very minor marks and chips commensurate with age. There has been some minor retouching to the gilding in the past. There are some small cracks to the mirrored borders as visible from the catalogue photograph eg. base of right side, and both left and right glass border above the acanthus scroll in the middle of the frame.There are construction cracks at the joints which are commensurate with age as visible in the catalogue photograph some of which have been strengthened at the rear. One piece of glass leaf to the right of the acanthus scroll in the middle of the right side looks a later replacement.
"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."