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A fine pair of George III giltwood mirrors Circa 1760
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood
- height 31 1/2 in.; width 19 in.
- 80 cm; 48.3 cm
each shaped mirror plate within a frame carved with ribbon-tied leafy branches and flowerheads. Mirrors plates replaced.
Provenance
M. Harris & Sons, London
Exhibited
M. Harris & Sons, London, The Georgian Period 1714-1830, June 11-22, p. 12
Literature
M. Harris & Sons, London, Handbook, 'The Georgian Period 1714-1830'
Condition
Beautiful quality; well carved; replaced mirror plates; retaining some of the original gilding; minor replacements to carving; crestings with metal brace reinforcements; some minor chips 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Many leading London furniture makers and designers, including Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Johnson, John Linnell, Robert Adam and Mayhew and Ince, published designs for similar forms of mirror frames in the third quarter of the 18th century.