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An Empire ormolu mantel clock, depicting Telemachus and Athena circa 1810, attributed to Jean-André Reiche
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- height 18 3/4 in.; width 19 3/4 in.; depth 9 1/4 in.
- 47.5 cm; 50 cm; 23.5 cm
Provenance
Princess Katherina Wolkowsky, St. Petersburg
Condition
With some oxidation, some rubbing and surface dirt overall. Small hairline cracks and small chip to enamel dial. Clock now missing arms. In otherwise good condition.
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
The drawing for this model by the bronzier Jean-André Reiche is in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, Paris (no. 30, fol. 43). Another example of this model is at Malmaison.