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A large Berlin cream, gilt and polychrome decorated porcelain mirror circa 1880
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- height 7 ft. 3 in.; width 60 in.
- 221 cm; 152.5 cm
in ten sections with impressed letters to each elements from A to J, manufacture impressed mark St. 5537.
Condition
The mirror is composed of two sections, each screwed to a wooden backplate; there are visible chips to the ceramic around screw heads; minor chips in places to leaf tips, but only a few; the mirror is in good and impressive presentation; traces of old stickers that can e removed; the screws are new hardware.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.