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A pair of Italian rococo carved giltwood mirrors, Venice, circa 1760
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giltwood, mirror glass
- 112cm. high, 73cm. wide; 3ft. 8in., 2ft. 4¾in.
each carved with rocaille and foliage, with pierced cresting and conforming apron
Provenance
A Roman private collection, until sold
Sotheby's Milan, 18 May 2004, lot 514
Condition
Overall marks and scratches consistent with age, the mirror plates displaying pitting and some losses. One mirror with a loss to the upper-left side of the frame and two more repairs on the left-hand side. There is a repair on the upper-right side of the inner moulding visible from the catalogue photograph. This moulding also shows three areas of gilt surface losses. The gilding of both has been refreshed, although there remains superficial wear consistent with age.
"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."