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A South German Neoclassical ormolu-mounted and parcel-gilt mahogany longcase clock circa 1775, the movement signed Xaveri Liebherr Immenstadt and dated 1777
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- brass, bronze, steel, mahogany, glass, enamel
- height 95 1/2 in.; width 19 3/4 in.; depth 14 1/2 in.
- 243 cm; 50.5 cm; 37 cm
Provenance
John C. Birdlebough of Phoenix, New York
By repute Lauritz Melchoir, Danish opera singer, 1890-1973
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks. Some water damage to sides of base. Minor losses, cracks and abrasions to carving. Scattered minor losses to gesso. Regilt, gilding now with losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Mounts with rubbing anfd oxidation. Lacking finials. Pendule of later date. Dial with small chips and hairline cracks to enamel. In good overall 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.