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A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED DRESSING TABLE MIRROR, WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON, 1882 |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 71cm., 28in. high
upright shaped rectangular form, pierced with rococo ornament enclosing musicians, putto, birds and animals, velvet covered wood backed, strut support, the presentation inscription reads: Presented to Lady Violet Ashley on the occasion of her marriage by friends and tenants on the St. Giles and Rockborne Estates, July 14, 1892
Provenance
S.J. Shrubsole, New York, 29 March 2000
Condition
Velvet worn to rear. Good clear marks. The silver slightly loose from frame in a couple of places but in good order with no obvious losses or repairs.
"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
Lady Susan Violet Ashley-Cooper (1868-1938), was the daughter of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury. She married Walter Erskine (1865-1955), 12th Earl of Mar & 14th Earl of Kellie, at St Paul's, Knightsbridge, 14 July 1892.