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Pendule en bronze doré à l'Allégorie du commerce d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1775, le cadran signé LE NEPVEU / A PARIS
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 50 cm, larg. 40 cm
- Height 20 in, width 15 2/3 in
l'allégorie du Commerce soutenant le profil de Louis XVI et déroulant un parchemin, aux côtés d'un matelot sur une nef aux armes de France, un génie ailé remontant l'ancre; sur une base en bois noirci
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
The clock has been regilt except the box containing the dial and movement.
Overall condition is pretty fine, attractive model.
The ebony veneered base also in pretty 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Nicolas-Antoine Le Nepveu, horloger reçu maître en 1773
A notre connaissance, le fondeur-ciseleur Nicolas Bonnet exécuta plusieurs exemplaires de ce modèle de pendule : citons une pendule avec un mouvement de Merra illustrée dans D. Augarde, Les Ouvriers du Temps, 1996, p. 373, ill. 272 ; une autre a figuré dans la vente Sotheby's Paris, le 14 avril 2010, lot 229.