Lot 44
  • 44

A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD CLOCK AND COMPANION BAROMETER Paris, late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • kingwood, bronze, metal, glass
  • height 44 in.
  • 112 cm
each fitted with a thermometer inscribed Par RONQUETTI/Rue St. Antoine/vis-a-vis/la Cazerne des/ GARDES FRANÇOISES, each black and white enameled dial inscribed RONQUETTIE/À PARIS, the clock movement with the Vincenti pastille.

Condition

Overall in good condition. With the original gilding. The clock dial with some minor chips around the key holes and losses of enamel to corner of numbers 5 and 6. A few small losses and repairs to the kingwood veneers along the back edges.
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 pair sold Sotheby's London, October 1, 2008, lot 397, for 22,500 GBP.