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A Polished Steel Dressing Table Mirror, Tula, circa 1800
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- with the number 5 stamped on the back of the surmount
- Steel, mirror glass
- height 20 in.
- 51 cm
the swiveling oval plate surmounted with a crested panel engraved with foliage and set with polished steel bosses, the mirror framed with a border of diamond-cut polished steel studs, the back of the mirror similarly engraved with flowers and bird, the stand of twisted arms set on a baluster stem and a circular tray base raised on three ball feet, the surface of the tray base engraved with foliage and anthemia.
Provenance
Roger Imbert, Paris
with Frederick P. Victoria and Son, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above in 1997
Condition
some oxidation consistent with age
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.