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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.
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.