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A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE AND SÈVRES STYLE PORCELAIN THREE PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE France, last quarter 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain, bronze
- the clock: height 25 1/4 in.; width 24 3/4 in.
- 64 cm; 63 cm
black, blue and white enamelled dial, the twin train movement impressed with the Vincenti pastille and numbered 357.
Condition
Overall in good condition. Bronze with tarnishing, scattered oxidation points and some surface dirt. Bobeches with staining and wax residue. One candelabrum with one cast lily lacking and the two scrolled mounts to the side with partial breaks. The other candelabrum with a slight fracture to the lower leaf-cast mount crowning the base. The candelabras possibly associated to the clock.
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.