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A fine gilt-bronze mounted champlevé enamel, green onyx, and Brèche de Montmeyan marble clock pedestal French, circa 1885
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- height 5 ft.; width 17 1/2 in.; depth 13 3/4 in.
- 152.5 cm; 47 cm; 35 cm
the stepped rectangular top above an enamel frieze, set to the front with a dial with Arabic chapters, the sides with a thermometer and barometer.
Condition
Overall in very good condition with the usual chips to edges and scratches to surface consistent with age. Usual tarnishing and losses to enamel. Tarnishing to gilt bronze. Base with glue from old stickers to both sides.
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.