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A pair of George II style gilt-wood and gesso pier mirrors in the manner of William Kent
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- mirror glass, pine, gilt
- 212cm. high, 93cm. wide; 6ft 11¾in., 3ft ¾in.
the broken pediments centred on shells above an egg and dart moulded and mask carved frieze, the later mirror plates between festoons of oak leaves and acorns above a Vitruvian scroll incised apron carved with acanthus and shell motifs
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.71, in the Drawing Room; Pair 34” pierced gilt frame Wall Mirrors with mask top and base. £15.
Condition
Generally good.
"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
Graham Child illustrates a similar example for a period mirror in Graham Child, World Mirrors, 1650-1900, 1990, London, plate 95