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A French Japonisme gilt-bronze and champlevé enamel mantel clock Paris, circa 1880
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 20 1/2 in.; width 12 1/4 in.; depth 6 in.
- 52.1 cm; 31.1 cm; 15.2 cm
the shaped circular dial with foliate fan shaped inlaid enamel pendulum suspended from a foliate pierced screen flanked by two birds above a champlevé enamel plaque above a pierce apron centered by a bird on bracket supports ending in lion-head feet, the movement stamped 2319 58.
Condition
Overall good condition. The glass to back door of clock case loose. Overall with some minor wear, dirt and scratches consistent with age and use.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.