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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.
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.