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A GEORGE III GILTWOOD OVAL MIRROR circa 1760
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 4 ft. 1 3/4 in.; width 32 in.
- 126.4 cm; 81.3 cm
Re-gilt.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; re-gilt; old repaired breaks to cresting with repaired breaks to tips of foliate leaves; oval frame showing lines of construction; right side scrolls with some old repaired beaks; bottom right corner with chip to gilding showing gesso (see photo); repaired break to apron with a chip to tip of C-scroll and to tip of center cabochon (see photo); old repaired break to lower left corner edge with some old glue; color of gilding slightly darker than in the catalogue illustration; very small chips to gilding and gesso; mirror plate with minor pitting to 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.