- 989
England, 19th century
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Zograscope
- Mahogany, boxwood, ebony
- height: 62cm., 24½in.
- Made circa 1790.
mahogany chequer banded with boxwood and ebony, with an adjustable lens and mirror
Provenance
Sotheby's, Herefordshire, Much Hadham Hall, 30 September and 1 October 1980, lot 146
Condition
In Country House condition. The piece has been damaged and the upper section has been detached from the turned base.
"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
A Zograscope was a device designed to magnify and distort an engraved image, most usually a scenic view. The print would have been laid on a table, with the hinged mirror angled to reflect this image and viewed through the lens, a sense of depth and perspective would have been created to delight the 18th century viewer.