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A George II walnut and parcel-gilt wall mirror circa 1735
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 174.5cm. high, 87.5cm. wide; 5ft. 8¾ in., 2ft. 10½ in.
the cresting centred by a painted armorial cartouche, the frame now with a pair of gilt-brass candle arm brackets
Provenance
Colonel William Llewellyn, Court Colman, Glamorgan.
Condition
Good overall condition. Re-gilded. Minor characteristic age cracks and chips to veneers. There is a line running through the veneer just beneath the armorial cartouche which may suggest an adaptation or alteration has taken place in this region. Candle arm brackets associated and lacking candle arms. Good colour. Good large size and bold proportions with original soft coloured plate. Unusual example of larger than typical size bearing armorial cartouche.
"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
The arms are those of Darby of Dorset and London. (Perchevron battelly or and azure, three eagles displayed countercharged. Ref. Burke`s General Armory, p.262).