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A pair of George III giltwood oval mirrors circa 1780
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood, mirror glass
- height 35 in.; width 26 3/4 in.
- 88.9 cm; 67.9 cm
Provenance
Sold Christie's London, July 9, 1998, lot 78
Condition
In good condition; nice proportions and gilding. Mirrors with some foxing. Wear and rubbing to gilding. Some small age cracks to gesso and restored breaks to carving.
1. 1/4" loss to leaf tip at bottom center and the bellflowers that are present on the other mirror are lacking from the bottom section of this mirror as illustrated in the catalogue.
2. 1/8" loss to one leaf tip at left side. Small loss to gesso to leaf tip at bottom right.
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.