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An Irish George III giltwood Mirror
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- gold leaf, gesso, glass and pine
- 133cm. high, 80cm. wide; 4ft. 4in., 2ft 7½in.
with a replaced plate, the frame regilded
Condition
Good overall restored condition. Some minor wear to gilding
"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
A mirror of very similar form to the offered lot is illustrated in James Peill, Irish Furniture, 2007, pl.222, p.261 with a provenance : Probably supplied to Sir Laurence Parsons, third Baronet for Birr Castle, Co. Offaly and by descent at Birr to the twentieth century. It is also similar to another pier glass sold from Birr Castle, Christie`s 7th October 1981, lot 73.