Specchiera in legno intagliato, laccato e dorato Venezia, terzo quarto del secolo XVIII

la cimasa mossa, rami e fiori ai lati, con appliques in vetro di Murano di epoca posteriore; piccole rotture

The cresting: a minor restoration on the top central rocaille. The central minor cartouche modern, flanked by cracks, with ramifications, from the centre to the borders. The upper part the minor probably old and with losses to the mercury overall. The lower part of the mirror probably of a later date and with minor losses. The inside frame: with a cracks and enlarging the joining. Minor chips tiny losses and edges, cm 8, on leaf missing of the left, cm 3 on leaf missing on the apron and of cm 8 on the right. The flowers painted decoration refreshed and in some areas repainted with flowers following the original decoration. The blue ground with lovely craquelure.
"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."

PROVENIENZA

Tullio Silva, Venezia.

BIBLIOGRAFIA

G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del Settecento, 1958, tav. 170.

S. Levy, Lacche Veneziane, Milano, 1967, Vol. II, tav. 262, 263.