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A fine and rare pair of Italian baroque giltwood mirrors Roman, first quarter 18th century
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 47 1/2 in.; width 32 1/2 in.
- 120.5 cm; 82.5 cm
the cartouche-shaped plate centered at the top by a female mask and on the lower part with a bearded mask, carved all around with scrolling acanthus leaves incorporating flowerheads and at each side with a cornucopia, the lower part with a pair of scrolled candle branches.
Exhibited
Winter Antiques Show, January 19-28, 2007, New York
International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show, October 19-25, 2007, New York
Condition
In excellent overall condition; minor wear to mirror plates. Gilding with some wear and with signs of standard maintenance and condition consistent with age. Candle branches with traces of original leaf work.
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.
Catalogue Note
A Roman mirror of comparable design, incorporating female and male masks and elaborate scrolling foliate motifs, is illustrated, G. Mariacher, Specchiere Italiane, Milan, 1963, pl. 32.