Lot 520
  • 520

An imposing and attractive Louis XVI-style gilt bronze sculptural mantel clock garniture circa 1860

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • clock 69cm. high, candelabra 75cm high.
11-cm enamel dial with blue Roman numerals signed in red Cie Anoyme Rue D'Assaut 22 Bruxelles, foliate pierced hands, countwheel bell striking movement marked for Vincenti & Cie and Barrard & Vignon Paris with Brocot escapement, large well cast and chiseled gilt bronze urn shaped case with foliate scrolled handles surmounted by flowers, trailing garlands held by the flanking figures of a male and female, oval break front foliate relief moulded base raised on relief bun feet, together with two matching 10-light candelabra

Condition

dial and hands in good condition, movement able to function but very dirty and in need of a good overhaul, Vincenti mark dated 1855 silver medal, case of good quality in original condition but a little dirty, possible another flower was on top but now lacking ( not visible from the front) candelabra in similar condition but both candelabra having one arm loose but both still there (needs to be repaired), 3 wax-dishes (bobeches) lacking, gilding appears to be in good condition, together with two candelabra, a pendulum, a winder
"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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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