Lot 182
  • 182

A George II gilt-gesso pier mirror

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • height 4 ft. 2 in.; width 27 1/2 in.
  • 127 cm; 69.9 cm
Re-gessoed and re-gilt, side pendants later.

Provenance

John Keil, London, from whom acquired in 1985

Condition

Overall good restored condition; re-gessoed and re-gilt; side pendants later; gilding with slight wear and very minor chips; small age cracks at lines of construction; the later beveled mirror glass with very minor pitting.
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.
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