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A George II giltwood pier mirror in the manner of John Linnell circa 1755
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- giltwood
- height 6 ft. 3 1/2 in.; width 45 in.
- 191.8 cm; 114.3 cm
Condition
Overall good condition; gilding refreshed; central mirror plate replaced with minor pitting; some minor nicks and wear to gilding and some minor chips to extremities of carving.
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.
Catalogue Note
This beautifully carved giltwood mirror epitomizes the fanciful and whimsical style of the English rococo as seen through the eyes of John Linnell one of the most creative and daring of English 18th century carvers and designers. The overall design relates specifically to a design of the 1750s (see. H. Hayward and P. Kirkham, William and John Linnell, New York, 1980, p. 82, fig. 159) which makes use of large leafy trees which entwine the large elongated C-scroll supports of the sides of the mirror. Linnell appears to use this in many designs for mirrors. The present mirror relates to a pair of mirrors and console tables after one of Linnells designs, now in the collection of the H.M de Younge Memorial Museum, San Francisco (illustrated, ibid, p. 106, fig. 204)