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A Louis XV ormolu mantel clock circa 1765, stamped St. Germain, the dial signed Durand a Paris
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, glass
- height 24 1/2 in.; width 17 1/2 in.; depth 8 in.
- 62.5 cm; 44.5 cm; 20.5 cm
Provenance
Jacques Perrin, Paris.
Condition
Dial with cracks and chips to enamel; most to edges and to areas around winding holes. Case lacking ornament from top, now substituted with an associated Louis XVI ormolu urn. Areas with rubbing; most to edges and to top around associated urn. Some minor oxidation; most to silvered areas of saddle. 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.