A pair of George II carved giltwood mirrors, circa 1730-40, possibly Irishthe arched bevelled plate within a foliate carved and strapwork border, surmounted with a scrolled acanthus cresting with a punched ground, within a broken swan-neck pediment, the uprights with floral and foliate swags including fruit, with a shaped apron centred with an acanthus clasp, re-gilt171cm. high, 81cm. wide; 5ft. 7¼in., 2ft. 8in.品相: In overall good conserved condition. The gilding apparently later but sensitively executed with lovely burnished, heightened carved detail. The arch bevelled plates with atmospheric losses to silvering. Minor chips and losses to gilt and carved detail, notably to cresting of one, and there are repaired breaks and further restorations to vulnerable peripheral edges. Areas of the surface appear to have a later bole applied to them, in an attempt to create an aged appearance. Acanthus clasp to one with small losses to carved detail. Of impressive scale."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."来源: Sotheby`s New York, The Collection of Jerome C. Neuhoff, 25 January 1986, lot 143.来源3: The low relief decoration and broad, flattened proportions of the present mirror suggest they are possibly of Irish origin. For similar, see those illustrated The Knight of Glin and J. Peill, Irish Furniture, London, 2007, pp. 259-261.