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A rare and large Louis Philippe gilt bronze and white marble sculptural allegorical mantel clock circa 1840
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- 100 cm. high
the architectonical back with kneeling angel holding a tablet with names of Gutenberg, Loiola, Voltaire and Alsière, flanking figures of (probably) Urania and Chronos, silk suspension movement, the loose base decorated with herauting angels, masks and putti; inv. nos. KP 2729 and KP 4929
Condition
Fair condition, stained (especially the base), gilding with minor rubbing and/or oxidation, lacking attribute of Urania, back feet and door and pendulum, marble with scratches and chipped; good and impressive piece in need of restoration.
"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."