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attributed to Jean-François and Guillaume Denière FL. 1820-1901 A VERY FINELY CAST NAPOLEON III LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE ROTARY CLOCK AFTER THE MODEL BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS FORTY Paris, circa 1870s
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- attributed to Jean-Fran�ois and Guillaume Deni�re
- bronze, glass, metal
- height 28 in.
- 78 cm
front and back with medallions of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.
Literature
Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. I cat. no. 6.13.17, p. 427, for the model
Tardy, French Clocks, The World Over, Paris, 1994, p. 86 for the design of the original model
Condition
Overall in very good and original condition. As stated in the guarantee line, this clock is very finely cast. There are no keys for the movement. Very light scratches and wear in areas. The base platform with wear, loss to gilding and some stains. Each handle supported by the patinated bronze putti will need to be professionally re-fitted. The enamelled circular minutes dial shows some small chips to upper edge. A highly impressive lot.
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
A similar example is now in the Museo de Relojes in Jerez de la Frontero, Spain. A drawing by Forty can be found in the bibliothèque Doucet in Paris with a stamp from the Dernieres workshop. Although apparently unmarked the quality of manufacture of our model is of the highest Parisian standards, reminiscent of what the firm of Derniere would have produced.