Lot 80
  • 80

A FINE GEORGE II GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR circa 1755

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 7 ft. 8 1/4 in.; width 49 in.
  • 234.3 cm; 124.5

Condition

Overall very good restored condition; re-gilt; repaired break to tip of leaf carving of cresting; two stable old repaired cracks to C-scroll to neck of cresting flaking upper most mirror; age crack to two interior C-scrolls to mirrored cresting; left corner cresting with old repaired breaks to two leaf tips, which are note disfiguring; corner crestings attached but slightly loose; one small mirror plate to top right corner with three cracks, glass is table; repaired breaks to top of leaf to upper left corner; old repaired break to top of on C-scroll to lower left corner; small chips to the gilding and gesso; the mirror plates with pitting and minor crystallization; overall with minor chips, rubbing and wear.
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.