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A set of four Italian carved giltwood mirrors, Venetian mid 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- giltwood, mirror, pine, poplar
- each 94cm. high, 56cm. wide; 3ft. 1in., 1ft. 10in.
each with a pierced cresting with lambrequins above a cartouche shaped plate depicting various neo-classical figures including Neptune, Mercury and a female figure in drapery above a ribbon-tied baldacchino, the frame carved with scrolls, flowers and foliage, with an iron fixing; the candlearms now lacking; regilt
Condition
In overall good conserved condition.Old very minor marks and chips and hairline age cracks commensurate with age. The reverse of the mirror appear to be packed with old horsehair beneath the backing. One has an old ink inscribed inventory label on the top of the cresting with the number 953 and another partly torn inventory label possibly with 952 and the reverse with old ink inscribed paper.
"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."