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Grande pendule encrier en argent par Emile Hugo, Paris, vers 1880
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Grande pendule encrier en argent par Emile Hugo, Paris, vers 1880
- Long. 48,5 cm, haut. 39 cm ; 19in long, 15 1/3 in high
de forme ovale chantournée, reposant sur quatre pieds ajourés, la pendule soutenue par deux femmes drapées et sommée d'une coupe à deux anses, le plateau portant également quatre boîtes couvertes de forme balustre, deux pour le sable et deux pour l'encre
Condition
In overall good condition. The two knops under the clock are silver-plated and the silvering partly worn on one of them.
Marks: the French export mark (Hermès head) visible at different places, the maker's mark E. Hugo stamped under the base.
Very impressive and unusual 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."