Lot 219
  • 219

A large Napoléon III gilt-bronze and Sèvres style cobalt blue ground painted medallion porcelain rotary clock Paris, circa 1870

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • gilt-bronze, porcelain
  • height 35 1/2 in.; width 24 1/4 in.; depth 11 in.
  • 90.2 cm; 61.5 cm; 28 cm
the movement with the Samuel Marti 1855 seal.

Condition

Overall in good condition; chips to enamel Roman numeral plaques at top corners, none of the numerals have been overpainted; the gilt-bronze putto form finial possibly regilded and replaced and is lacking one attribute now showing a pierced hole in his right hand; the gilt-bronze original vertical banding to the rotary are re-mounted with later modern hardware; the porcelain is in very good condition and very well painted; with wear to gilt-highlights showing no cracks or restorations; the gilt-bronze with light pitting, scratches and tarnishing; the rotary dial is loose from the clock.
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.
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