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Otakar Novotný
Estimate
1,250 - 1,750 GBP
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Description
- Otakar Novotný
- Cubist Oak shelf Clock (KUBISTICKÉ HODINY Z DUBOVÉHO DŘEVA)
- oak, metal and glass
- height: 65cm., 25½in.
With stepped pointed pediment, the arched glazed door with a 7-inch steel chapter dial with Arabic numerals indicated by pierced shaped hands, set before a key-wind chiming mechanism above a pendulum.
Provenance
Executed in 1922 for the Ledeč and Březina families; thence by decent
Sale: Dorotheum, Prague, 26 May 2007, lot 648
Purchased at the above sale
Sale: Dorotheum, Prague, 26 May 2007, lot 648
Purchased at the above sale
Condition
The case is generally good but has some minor old marks. The dial with distress to surface silvering. The mechanism has not been tested and would benefit from workshop attention to ensure correct regulation.
"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."