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An Austrian or Bohemian carved giltwood mirror mid-18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Giltwood, mirror glass
- 148cm. high, 79cm. wide; 4ft. 10¼in., 2ft. 7in.
Condition
In good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The re-gilt surface would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Some foxing to the probably original mirrored plates. Overall secure construction cracks as expected and some minor chipping to the surface. Some very minor cracks to the smaller mirrored insets.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a comparable mirror with similar etched mirror-inlaid carved giltwood frame, and clearly from the same workshop as the offered piece, see H. Kreisel, Die Kunst der deutschen Möbels, Band II, Munich, 1970, fig. 697.
A nearly identical mirror sold Sotheby's New York, Ariane Dandois, vol. I, 25 October 2007, lot 229; a second one Sotheby's New York, Fine European Furniture, 1 October 2010, lot 38; finally, a third was sold these Rooms, Collections & Collectors, 28 April 2016, lot 396.