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Maurice Dufrêne
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurice Dufrêne
- Figural Clock
- signed F. Voulot 1900
- patinated bronze
modeled by Felix Voulot
Provenance
Macklowe Gallery, New York
Literature
Charles Torquet, "L'Ofèvrerie et Le Bronze," L'Art Decoratif, August 1901, p. 207
Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons: 1895-1914, vol. V: Objets d'Art & Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1996, pp. 38 and 227 (for a silver-gilt example in the collection of the Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg and for a period illustration of the model)
Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons: 1895-1914, vol. V: Objets d'Art & Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1996, pp. 38 and 227 (for a silver-gilt example in the collection of the Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg and for a period illustration of the model)
Condition
Generally very good overall condition. The verdigris patina appears to be refreshed and shows brush marks in places, notably to the base. The figural group mounted to the top of the case is slightly loose and would benefit from resecurring. The movement has not been inspected for functionality.
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.
Catalogue Note
This model was created for the Parisian atelier La Maison Moderne.