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An french Empire style gilt-bronze mounted marble pedestal clock
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marble, bronze
- height 4 ft. 4 1/4 in.; width 15 1/4 in.; depth 11 3/4 in.
- 32.5 cm; 38.5 cm; 30 cm
the movement stamped BREVETE/GLT and with the A.D. Moudin pastille and numbered 767.
Condition
Overall good condition; the gilt-bronze retaining its original gilding and has been cleaned; the white enamel dial with hairline cracks around the numerals 2,3,5 and 6 and with old inpainted repair around the numeral 10; the hinged glass door slightly loose; the top with two long shallow chips to the front edge approximately 1/2 inch and 2 inches in length respectively; overall with some light surface scratches and with very minor rubbing and wear to gilding.
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.