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A pair of Italian giltwood girandole mirrors 18th century
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- glass, gilt-pine
- 85cm. high, 46.5cm. wide; 2ft 10in., 1ft. 7¼in.
of cartouche outline with border glasses, female mask surmounts and a grotesque mask to each apron
Provenance
Possibly acquired by Robert Pemberton Milnes (1784–1858) or his wife Henrietta Monkton-Arundell Milnes (d.1847) in Milan, Italy where they rented an apartment in the Palazzo Arconati between 1829-1832.
Condition
Losses to mirror glass. Glass tarnished and with marks. Gilding chipped and rubbed. Lacking candle branches.
"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."