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An Irish George II carved giltwood wall mirror
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 116cm. high, 69cm. wide; 3ft. 9¾ in., 2ft. 3¼ in.
The form of the present mirror relates to that of a pair of mirrors supplied to either Sankey Winter, Archdeacon of Killala and Dean of Kildare (d.1736) for his Dublin house or his brother, Francis Winter ( d. 1743) and by descent in the Winter family at Agher House, Co. Meath until the house was demolished in 1947. The pair of mirrors are illustrated in The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, 2007, pl.217. It is interesting to note that the present lot is ornamented with the heraldic crest of a Knight`s helmet and cornocopiae and the pair of mirrors are both ornamented with an heraldic crest and cornocopiae of very similar design, suggesting that they could well be by the same maker.
Condition
good overall restored 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
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