Lot 81
  • 81

A George II walnut mirror, circa 1740

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • walnut, mirror glass
  • height 43 1/4 in.; width 25 3/4 in.
  • 110 cm; 65.5 cm

Provenance

Hotspur, Ltd., London, 1964;
The Estate of David Berg Esq., Christie's New York, October 21, 1999, lot 29 ($8,625)

Condition

Overall in good condition. Some of the carved elements to cresting with restoration and outscrolling elements with some small replacements visible from the back. Beveled mirror plate with some losses to silvering. Age cracks to walnut.
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.

Catalogue Note

The wood backing panel bears a pencil inscription in 18th-century hand: Draft by..Table D..3 Dinner/A Mahogany Cubbard/12 Chi...Dall.. od/1 English...6 Virginia../3 Odd/6.../6 Dito/2 Elbow Dy'd .../1 Delft/2 Stands../6-Dy'd.mallord.., as well as numerical calculations in white chalk.