Lot 151
  • 151

A Louis XV ormolu and porcelain quarter repeating cartel d'alcove, Jacques Gudin, Paris, circa 1750

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelaine and gilt bronze
  • 68cm. 26¾in. high
6-inch enamel dial, the timepiece movement with verge escapement and pull quarter repeating on two bells, signed on the backplate Jacques Gudin A Paris, the waisted case surmounted by figures and a dog above ormolu and porcelain trailing flowers, the base boldly cast with rococo scrolls and a deer

Literature

Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de La Pendule Française, pg. 149

Condition

Dial has chips to the winding and regulation holes. Movement appears to be complete but is much in need of a clean and service. Case in generally good condition, very minor chips to some flowers, otherwise good. With pendulum and 2 winders.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

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Catalogue Note

Jacques Gudin was born in 1706 and became a Master in 1725. He is recorded as working at the Quai des Orfèvres in Paris and he supplied movements for cases by some of the finest bronziers. This particular case is most unusual in combining gilt-bronze and porcelain in a wall case rather than the more usual table or mantel clocks.