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A George I giltwood mirror circa 1720, in the manner of James Moore the Elder
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Giltwood, glass
- 145.5cm. high, 77.5cm. wide, 11cm. deep,; 57¼in., 30½in., 4½in.
with a divided bevelled plate, the scroll- carved cresting with eagle head motifs and a punched ground, with a conforming apron, re-gilded
Provenance
Possibly commissioned by Richard Grenville (d. 1727) for Wotton Buckinghamshire, or inherited through his wife, Hester, Countess Temple of Stowe, Buckinghamshire.
At Wotton, Buckinghamshire when the house was purchased Michael Wentworth Beaumont in 1929 and thence by descent.
At Wotton, Buckinghamshire when the house was purchased Michael Wentworth Beaumont in 1929 and thence by descent.
Condition
As stated in the cataloguing this mirror has been re-gilded. Some age cracks. Some wear and minor chips to gilding particularly along lines of construction and lower edge. The plates are marked. Lacking candle arms. An attractive mirror.
"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."