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A pair of Italian carved giltwood mirrors, in the manner of Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo, Turin late 18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- each 250cm. high, 116cm. wide; 8ft.2in., 3ft.5½in.
Condition
Old minor restorations to carving which has been well executed and is hardly noticeable. Cresting has been strengthened at the back. Attractive detail to carving. Some minor section to the leaf carving on cresting chipped off, which is hardly noticeable and can easily be restored. The apron appears to be later. The arched pane on top of one has a crack. The pane of the other is held in place with tape and needs to be secured. The cresting of one is more dirty than the other and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. In overall good 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
A much more elaborate mirror attributed to Bonzanigo with similar arched plate and pilasters with doric capitals was sold from the estate of the late Giuseppe Rossi, in these Rooms, Vol. I, 10th -12th March 1999, lot 74.