- 650
A pair of Italian late rococo carved giltwood mirrors, Venice, circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Giltwood, mirror glass
- each 138cm. high, 86cm. wide; 4ft. 6¼in., 2ft. 10in.
carved overall with scrolls and military trophies, the aprons with inset candlearms
Condition
In good condition, these mirrors have been re-gilt. There are minor marks and scratches, with some minor losses to carving, consistent with age and use. One with noticeable construction crack to the left side of frame. The mirror plates with some foxing.
"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
Finely carved military trophies of similar design and quality can be seen on a rectangular plate mirror formerly in the collection of Count Felice Donà dale Trezze, illustrated in E. Baccheschi, Mobili Laccati del Settecento Veneziano, Milan, 1966, pp. 60-61. Another mirror sold these Rooms, 16 June 1995, lot 50.