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A rare George II silver-mounted dressing table mirror, Paul de Lamerie, London, 1745
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 64.5cm., 25 1/ in. high
upright rectangular, the border flat-chased with rocaille between a guilloche border, later wood backing and easel stand
Provenance
William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951), St Donat's Castle, Wales, sold Christie's, London, 14 December 1938, lot 30
S. J. Shrubsole, New York, 1960
Christie's, New York, 12 April 1988, lot 222
Christie's, New York, June 12 2002, lot 99
Condition
Good clear marks. Light wear to chasing. Both mirror glass and woodsen back probably replaced at one point
"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 mirror appears to be one of only three known hallmarked examples by Lamerie. One was made as part of a toilet service for George Treby, dated 1724, illustrated in Phillips, Paul de Lamerie, Citizen and Goldsmith of London, A study of his Life and Work, London, 1935, pl. XXXI. The other, formally in the collection of Francis Stoner, is discussed in The Connoisseur, London, June 1960. A third mirror, attributed to Lamerie is in The Gilbert Collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum.