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A Restauration ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock depicting Jason and the Golden Fleece circa 1820, the dial signed Choiselat F. Quant de Bronzes du Garde Meuble, the movement signed lesieur
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marble, bronze
- height 25 in.; width 17 in.; depth 8 1/2 in.
- 63.5 cm; 43.5 cm; 22 cm
Condition
Minor rubbing to inscription of dial. Head and left arm of male figure, golden fleece and joining branch now loose. Marble with minor chips. The bell on the interior of piece is broken in 2 parts. 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.
Catalogue Note
For an almost identical example, see J. Ramon, Colon de Carvajal Catalogo de Relojes del Patrominio Nacional, Madried, 1987, p. 186. A similar model has been sold Sotheby's London, 2 December, 2008, lot 236.