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A pair of carved giltwood boiserie elements mounted as mirrors, Régence, circa 1715-1720
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-wood, mirror
- 76 x 71cm. ; 30 x 28in.
the medallions with foliate scrolls and acanthus leaves; (restorations)
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
The gilding is rubbed and tarnished.
There are chips and rubbed areas to the gilding revealing the white gesso, the red bowl and the wood underneath.
There are old woodworms traces.
There are cracks to the right hand side of one mirror panel with restorations visible to the back and with regilt areas.
As stated in the catalogue the panels have been transformed into mirrors later.
There are stains to the glass panels.
"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."