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CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND PARCEL-GILT MAHOGANY LOOKING GLASS, William Wilmerding (1762-1832), New York, Circa 1790
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- Labeled Wilmerding
- mahogany
- Height 35 3/4 in. by Width 21 3/4 in.
Label on backboard inscribed Looking Glasses / A Large and Elegant / Assortment / by / Willm Wilmerding / 31 Maiden Lane/ New-York.
Provenance
The Estate of Mary Blackwell Moore, Hopewell, New Jersey;
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, Fine Americana, January 29, 1977, sale 3947, lot 1111.
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, Fine Americana, January 29, 1977, sale 3947, lot 1111.
Condition
Some light rubbing to gilding. Mirror with some losses to silvering. Mirror plate replaced, phoenix reglued, head replaced. Refinished.
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.