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A George II carved giltwood overmantel mirror circa 1755, probably Irish
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- 92cm. high, 148cm. wide; 3ft. ¼ in., 4ft. ¼ in.
the pierced flame-motif decorated cresting headed by foliate carving to the sides, the triple divided plates with a central bevelled mirror, the replaced side mirror panels each flanked by tapering columns surmounted by spires, the rocaille apron centred by an artichoke motif, with later oil gilding over earlier black green and white painted decoration; restoration to the cresting,
Condition
In country house condition with flaking gilding throughout. Cresting with a later central element. The two outer mirror plates replaced.
"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
The strong architectural elements of the frame of this mirror can often be found on Irish mirrors of the period. For comparison see Brian Austen, Irish Furniture, Furniture History Society, 199, p18, pl.4 and also The Knight of Glin, Irish Furniture, 2007 pp.264-266.