Lot 86
  • 86

A Regency green-painted, part-ebonized and parcel-gilt pier mirror circa 1815

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • giltwood, glass
  • height 7 ft. 6 in.; width 4 ft. 10 3/4 in.
  • 228.6 cm; 149.2 cm
of rectangular form, the concave cornice centered by a panel painted with putti above a rectangular mirror plate above a painted rectangular panel centered by a convex circular mirror within foliate a foliate border the whole flanked by reeded columns with Corinthian capitals and decorated with ribbon swags.

Condition

Overall good restored condition; later-gilding; the painted panel with restoration and inpainting; the ebonized decoration re-decorated; chips and losses to gilding especially to the reeded columns and with some losses to the ribbons; loss to top right corner of circular molding; chips and losses to gilding to the columns and to wreath of lower section; the convex circular mirror plate to lower section with crystallization and with some pitting and minor losses to silvering; the large rectangular mirror plate appears to be replaced.
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.