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An Italian carved giltwood mirror, Piedmontese circa 1730
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- approx: 226cm. high, 134cm. wide; 7ft. 5in., 4ft. 8¾in.
Condition
Very attractive detail to carving which shows old very minor restorations which are well executed and are hardly noticeable. The cresting has been strengthened at the back. There are three cracks to the mirror plates in the cresting and a minor section missing from the top left scroll in the mirror plate. In otherwise good overall condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Various related Piedmontese mirrors are illustrated by V.Viale, Mostra del Barocco Piemontese (Palazzo Madama- Palazzo Reale), Vol III, Torino, 1964, tav 257 and 258. Also see E. Quaglino, Il Piemonte, Milan, 1966, p. 131 and 132.