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An Italian carved giltwood overmantel mirror, Piedmontese circa 1740
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- glass, gilding, pine
- 217cm. high., 172.5cm. wide; 7ft. 1½in., 5ft. 8in.
with pierced acanthus cresting with a portrait in oil on canvas of Empress Maria-Thérèse, the divided plate carved with rocaille, scrolls, acanthus leaves and foliage
Provenance
Pietro Accorsi, Turin
Sold Sotheby's, Milan, from the Gulio Ometto Collection,11th April 2002, lot 295 (35,000 euros)
Condition
In need of some very minor attention but once restored will look most impressive. Some small breaks in the glass as visible from the photo. Gilding slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean, Old minor marks, chips and scratches as visible from the photo. Crack in cornice of right side will need filling. Section of tip foliate motif based right side missing. Construction cracks at joints which can easily be filled. Old minor restorations to carving. Two holes formerley with screws in acanthus cresting. Minor section of glass missing to 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."
Catalogue Note
According to tradition the painting was given by Carlo Emanuele III of Savoy (King of Sardinia from 1730-1773) to Maria Theresa Queen of Hungary (171-1780) mother of Emperor Giuseppe II.