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A giltwood mirror, Louis XVI
Estimate
250 - 400 EUR
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Description
- giltwood, glass panel
- Haut. 77,5 cm, larg. 58 cm ; Height 30 1/3 in, width 22 3/4 in
rectangular, carved with Greek fret and laurel leaves
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 some chips and minor losses to the gilding revealing the white gesso and the red bowl underneath.
The mirror was probably previously a frame for a painting. The mirror panel is associated and later. There are some rubbed areas and surface scratches to the glass panel.
The back of the mirror has been changed and replaced by a cardboard.
"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."