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A Régence carved giltwood mirror circa 1720
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- beechwood, glass
- height 79 in.; width 42 in.
- 201 cm; 107 cm
Provenance
Property from a New York Private Collection
Sotheby's New York, May 7, 1983, lot 37
Sotheby's New York, May 7, 1983, lot 37
Condition
In good restored condition. Mirror plates replaced; some losses to silvering; cracks to some of the mirror plates surrounding the central plate; cresting with restored breaks, now reinforced on reverse. Re-gilt with small chips, abrasions, and rubbing; small occasional losses to gesso with the largest being a small chip along construction lines in the lower right corner.
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.