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A fine George III style giltwood oval pier mirror after a design by Robert Adam late 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- pine
- height 5 ft. 1 in.; width 36 3/4 in.
- 154.9 cm; 93.3 cm
the oval mirror glass within a fluted and ribbon molded frame flanked by winged sphinx surmounted by an urn-form cresting flanked by rams heads and with a honeysuckle finial above scrolling acanthus, the apron centered by a honeysuckle flower beneath a palmett and flanked by scrolling acanthus and joined by husk swags.
Condition
Overall fair condition; with restoration to foliate carving of cresting and apron; repaired breaks to wings to sphinx on right; some minor chips and losses to extremities; small replacement to a leaf tip in the apron and with some gold-painted inpainting in places over repaired restorations.
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.