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A George III giltwood oval mirror circa 1790
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 4 ft. 7 1/2 in.; width 45 1/2 in.
- 141 cm; 115.6 cm
Re-gilt, restorations.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; re-gilt; repaired section to lower left edge of rim with subsequent small losses to gilding and gesso; middle of right side edge with loss to gesso and gilding (see photo); inner rim of right side edge with separation above lines of construction due to warpage with subsequent losses to the gilding and gesso; separation above lines of construction of lower right and lower left outside edges of mirror with small losses to gilding and gesso; repaired section to lower section of beaded inner molding; mirror glass with some pitting and losses to the silvering and with areas of crystallization; overall with some minor wear and chips.
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.