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An Italian engraved clear and blue glass carved giltwood mirror in Venetian baroque style, 19th Century, incorporating 18th century elements
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- glass, pine / poplar
- 154cm high., 100cm wide; 5ft. ¾in., 3ft 3¼in.
the rectangular mirror plate surrounded by a punched gilt border with glass rosettes and outer borders with shaped mirror panels and blue glass inserts, the shaped cresting etched with a Doge's coat-of-arms and carved with shell and foliate motifs; rebacked
Provenance
Sotheby's New York 1st November 1997, lot 287.
Condition
In overall good condition. Colour slightly darker overall and more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. The mirror is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean. Some very minor chips to the gilding which can easily be touched up or left as they do not detract from the piece.
"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."