AN ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT MIRROR TUSCANY, CIRCA 1780

Private New York Collector, Sotheby's New York, May 19, 2006, lot 448

Redecorated and decoration now with some minor rubbing; losses to paint and surface dirt. Some old wood worm damage. Later mirror plate with some losses to silvering at edges. Paint is flaking in areas.
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.

A similar mirror together with a matching console is illustrated G. Mariacher, Specchiere Italiane, Milan, 1963, p. 136.