Lot 160
  • 160

A George III giltwood oval mirror circa 1780

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • giltwood, mirror glass
  • height 34 3/4 in.; width 26 in.
  • 88.3 cm; 66 cm
bearing a William Young paper label to the reverse.

Provenance

William Young, Aberdeen, Scotland

Condition

Overall good condition; gilding refreshed; some minor nicks and wear to edges; small chips to gilding to middle left side; small hairline crack to top right border mirror panel; some small pitting to silvering of mirror plate; central mirror plate appears to be original only re-silvered.
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.
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