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AN ITALIAN GLASS MOUNTED CARVED GILTWOOD FRAME, ROYAL ARTISANS, PIEDMONTESE, CIRCA 1730 |
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 35 cm, long. 66 cm ; height 13 3/4 in., length 26 in.
Provenance
A Piedmontese Villa, The Contents of Vigna Corte di Bonvicino, Moncalieri, Turin, sold Sotheby's, London, 17 November 2009, lot 104
Literature
R. Antonetto, Minusieri ed Ebanisti del Piemonte, Chieri, 1985, p. 206, plate 286
E. Baccheschi, Mobili Piemontese del Sei e Settecento, Milan, 1963, p. 59
E. Baccheschi, Mobili Piemontese del Sei e Settecento, Milan, 1963, p. 59
Condition
The photograph is quite accurate. A modern mirror has been added inside the frame. As expected the glass pieces with tarnishment and oxidation (very few cracks). Giltwood : two chips with losses on the top (right scroll of the finial) and on the lower left scroll (not distracting). The right foot end replaced. Some traces of old woodworm damages (not active any more). Very attractive frame in good overall condition.
"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
This frame with its elaborate carving and glass with raised elliptical motifs originates from the same workshop as the group of girandoles, an example of which is in the Royal Palace in Turin and illustrated by Antonetto, op. cit., p. 206, plate 286, and Baccheschi, op. cit., p. 59. A pair of girandoles identical to the Royal model and part of this same group, was sold from the Estate of the late Giuseppe Rossi, in London, Sotheby's, Vol. I, 10th March 1999, lot 3 (£45,000).