Lot 2050
  • 2050

Very Fine Queen Anne Walnut Looking Glass, England, Early 18th century

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • walnut, glass
  • Height 45 1/2 in. by Width 18 3/4 in.

Provenance

Ginsburg and Levy, New York;
Christie's New York, The Collection of Kay and Richard Barrett, June 17, 1997, sale 8704, lot 259;
Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania. 

Condition

With a Ginsburg & Levy label to reverse. Old plate with extensive losses to silvering in upper portion. Matte finish. Age cracks to walnut. Some small restorations to carved fretwork section of cresting.
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.
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