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Cartel en bronze doré d'époque Empire, le cadran signé Jn Jh Lepaute/ A PARIS
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Diam. 39 cm, prof. 8 cm
- Diam. 15 1/3 in; depth 3 1/4 in
dans une boîte circulaire décorée de douze étoiles autour du cadran et de deux étoiles plus grandes sur les côtés, munie d'un anneau
Condition
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"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."
Catalogue Note
Un cartel similaire de Lepaute est livré pour le salon de l'empereur du Grand Trianon le 12 mars 1810 : une pendule forme médaillon, en bronze doré mat, mouvement à sonnerie, cadran de plus de 22 cm de diamètre. Prix fait à 700F, appliqué contre le mur de la cheminée. Il est reproduit dans D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le Grand Trianon, meubles et objets d'art, t.1, Paris, 1975, p. 111.
Jean-Joseph Lepaute, associé avec son oncle Pierre-Basile à partir de 1798, s'installe à son compte place du Palais-Royal en 1811. En 1821, il est Horloger du Roi et de la Chambre des Députés.