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A Polished Steel Dressing Table Mirror, Tula, circa 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Steel, mirror glass, gilding
- height 15 1/2 in.
- 40 cm
the swiveling oval plate contained within a frame engraved with foliate ornament and applied with diamond-faceted steel studs, the stand with gilt flowerheads and set on a ribbed baluster stem and circular tray base raised on three ball feet and engraved with flowers and leaves and mounted with diamond-faceted steel studs in flowerhead patterns.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, June 16, 1995, lot 258, illustrated
Condition
some slight oxidation to steel and discoloration of mirror consistent with age and use
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.