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An Italian hardstone mounted marquetry and parquetry 17th century style toilet mirror 19th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- pine, hardstones
- 77cm high, 49cm. wide, 22.5cm. deep; 2ft 6½in by 1ft 6in
with cabochon hardstone mounts, the oval plate in a chequerbanded frame and architectural outer frame with broken triangular pediment above a geometrically inlaid single drawer box base
Literature
‘West Horsley Place II’, Country Life, 1 April 1939, p. 331, illustrated in the Drawing Room;
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.70, in the Drawing Room; An 18½” Italian ware box Dressing Glass inlaid with ivory and various woods, with semi previous stones and with pediment and case cornice and column sides, 3 drawers. £20-0-0.
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.70, in the Drawing Room; An 18½” Italian ware box Dressing Glass inlaid with ivory and various woods, with semi previous stones and with pediment and case cornice and column sides, 3 drawers. £20-0-0.
Condition
Old, marks, scratches and losses. Some stones detached. Some crude filler to sites where stones are detached.
Very charming and nice quality.
"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."