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An Italian carved giltwood overmantel mirror, Piedmontese circa 1730
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 127cm. high, 146cm. wide; 4ft. 2in., 4ft 11½in.
Condition
An impressive mirror. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age. Some very minor wear to gilding as visible from photograph. Attractive detail to carving. Some old marks and breaks which have been strengthened to back of cresting. There is a small hole drilled on either side where possibly previously candleholders, now lacking. Frame also has very attractive incised decoration on border of plate. In overall good original 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
Comparative Literature:
A.Midana, L'Arte del Legno in Piemonte nel sei e nel settecento, Mobili decorazioni arredi Barocchi e rococo, Turin, p. 62, plates 94 & 95, for related Piedmontese overmantel mirrors with a similar arched central plate surmounted by a high pierced cresting carved with foliage and scrolls.
A.Midana, L'Arte del Legno in Piemonte nel sei e nel settecento, Mobili decorazioni arredi Barocchi e rococo, Turin, p. 62, plates 94 & 95, for related Piedmontese overmantel mirrors with a similar arched central plate surmounted by a high pierced cresting carved with foliage and scrolls.