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A Fine George III Giltwood Pier Mirror Circa 1760
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood
- height 5 ft 9 in.; width 33 1/4 in.
- 175.3 cm; 84.5 cm
The large rectangular mirror glass panel with rounded corners surmounted by a smaller rectangular mirror glass panel with rounded corners within a pierced rocaille-carved framed with conjoined C-scrolls and surmounted by cresting centered by a shaped mirror panel and large pierced rocaille frame flanked by ho ho birds.
Condition
Overall good condition; mirror plates definitely with age and with some pitting and crystalization consistent with age; appears to retain original gilding which is mostly worn showing bole and gesso; the apron with loss to bottom foliate rocaille tip as seen in illustration; some minor chips and nicks to edges; backboards appear to be original; great proportions; beautifully carved and very dramatic.
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.