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A Louis XV ormolu and brass-mounted and polychrome-painted bracket clock circa 1755, the dial signed Henry a Paris
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, brass, enamel, glass, beechwood
- height 57 1/2 in.; width 24 1/2 in.; depth 10 1/2 in.
- 146 cm; 61.5 cm; 27 cm
Condition
Some scattered age cracks, not extensive. signs of old worm damage to case. Dial with minor chips and hairline cracks to enamel. Lacking movement. Paint with craquelure and some overpaint at some age cracks, not extensive. Paint in overall good condition and with some surface dirt. Mounts with rubbing, some oxidation and surface dirt. Chronos figure associated. In good 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.