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A large and attractive Berlin polychrome and gilt painted porcelain figural mantle clock in Rococo style, late 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- the central flower panel signed to the right F. Aulich, KPM and Reichsapfel mark in iron-red to the underside
- approximately: 95cm. high, 56cm. wide, 28cm. deep.
the crest surmounted by an allegorical female bust above sun mask banner, flanked by dragons, the gilt-bronze mounted dial with Roman numerals, supported by satyr mask and flanked by a male and female youth, the central panel flower painted and accented with scrolling gilt enamels, the rocaille base centered by two putti, wanting pendulum
Provenance
By repute Hotel Esplanade, Berlin, Kaiser Wilhelm II. breakfastroom.
Condition
In overall good condition with some minor wear to the gilding and few minor chips to the raised parts of the decoration.There are some smaller, partly overpainted restorations, hardly visible due to elaborate detail (such as: dragon ornaments and scrolls to the crest, scroll feet, especially to the back left, both hands of left putto). The dial restored and partly overpainted. Wanting pendulum. Battery movement (not tested). A decorative piece.
"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
Franz Aulich (born in Silesia 1852) joined the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin in 1888 as flower painter.