Lot 72
  • 72

A George III carved giltwood pier mirror, possibly Irish Circa 1760

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • height 4 ft. 7 in.; width 30 3/4 in.
  • 144.8 cm; 78.1 cm

Condition

Overall good restored condition; the mirror glass appears to be contemporary and possibly original and with areas of crystallization, minor pitting to silvering with small areas of restoration or inpainting to losses of silvering; re-gilt, possibly originally japanned; the backboard replaced; the cresting bowed slightly back with warpage; old glue repaired break to top right corner; upper left corner with a small hole to the frame; small loss to gesso of carving of upper right corner; the apron with an old repaired break to the bottom tip now reinforced with a batten to the backside and with an old repaired break to the scroll left of the central cresting with a similar batten to the backside; the backside of the mirror frame with a later wash; overall with wear, small losses and chips to the gilding and to the extremities of the carving.
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.