Coppia di specchiere Veneziane in legno intagliato e dorato, con applicazioni in vetro

ciascuna con cimasa assimmetrica; minimi difetti e mancanze

The one photographed in the catalogue picture with several losses of gilding throughought. Some very minor cracks to the glasses. The inside low giltwood frame cracked. The other one not photographed in the catalogue: with a loss of glass, cm 2x1. A crack on the right sides cm 3,5. Several losses at the inner giltwood frame. The largest one cm 5. The glass apron nearly totally missing. The right cartouche with the giltwood frame missing, for cm 3.
"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."

BIBLIOGRAFIA DI RIFERIMENTO:

C. Santini, Mille Mobili Veneti, Modena, 2002, vol. III, pag. 72, tav. 83.

Delle specchiere simili sono state vendute da Christie's a New York, 28 Marzo 2007, lotto 253.