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A George III giltwood wall mirror, circa 1775
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 183cm. high, 91cm. wide; 6ft., 3ft.
in the manner of WIlliam and John Linnell, the replaced cartouche-shaped plate surmounted by a leaf-carved fluted urn with trailing husks and scrolling foliage to the sides and a leaf-carved scrolling apron below, re-gilded
Condition
Country house condition with minor age cracks to frame and some losses and wear to gilding. Minor losses to carving. Later gilding and replaced plate.
"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 rather unusual form of the present mirror relates to a drawing executed by John Linnell in 1776 for a wall light ( see Helena Hayward,` The Drawings of John Linnell' , Furniture History, 1969, fig. 68. The shape also relates to a set of wall lights designed by Robert Adam for Robert Child, circa 1770 and probably executed by John Linnell.