An Italian carved giltwood mirror, Venetian, circa 1735

the pierced cresting centred by a stylised scallopshell flanked by scrolls, flowers and rocaille above a shaped plate with engraved borders with neo-classical figures, the sides surmounted by female terms above scrolls, acanthus and flowers, the apron engraved with a vase of flowers. 216cm high, 156cm wide; 7ft. 1in., 5ft. 1½in. Est. 25,000—40,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Important Furniture, Silver, Ceramics and Clocks. 07 Jul 09 03:00 PM. London www.sothebys.com