Lot 328
  • 328

A Fine QUEEN ANNE BLACK and Gilt JAPANNED Beveled Glass Pier MIRROR Circa 1710

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • japanned, gilt, mirror
  • height 4 ft. 5 1/2 in.; width 21 1/2 in.
  • 136 cm; 54.6 cm
The shaped arched beveled upper mirror plate above a rectangular beveled mirror plate within a japanned border decorated with octagons.

Condition

Overall good condition; appearing to retain original bevel mirror plates, which have some small areas of crystallizations, with pitting to silvering and very minor losses; the jappened surface with areas of small old losses and some minor areas of touching in; appears to have a light coating to preserve original japanned surface.
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.