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An Italian painted and lacquered mirror, Venetian circa 1760
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- lacquer, glass, pine
- 78cm. high, 44.5cm. wide; 2ft. 6¾in., 1ft. 5½in.
decorated with chinoiseries on a red ground; decoration refreshed
Condition
In overall good original condition but in need of some cosmetic attention. There are some small breaks in the mirror plate as visible from the catalogue photograph. The gilding is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Old minor marks, chips and scratches according to taste. There is a crack in a cornice of the right side which can easily be filled. There is a section of a tip of the foliate motif on the base of the right side missing which can easily be restored. There are construction cracks at the joints which can easily be filled or left. Old very minor restorations to the carving. There are two holes formerly for screws in the acanthus cresting. There is a very minor section of the plate missing on the top of the left side now with some infill.
"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."
"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."