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A George III carved giltwood pier mirror
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 4 ft. 5 in.; width 29 in.
- 134.6 cm; 73.7 cm
The reverse with chalked inscription LOUDIN. Restorations; re-gilt.
Provenance
Mallett & Son Ltd., London
Acquired from the above, September 1951
Condition
Overall good restored condition; re-gilt; the back with later boards which cover the frame; old restorations and repairs to the trailing foliage; some small restored breaks to extremities of carving especially to the cresting; small age cracks at corners over lines of construction; minor chips and losses to the gilding and gesso; mirror glasses later and with very minor pitting and losses to the silvering.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.