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A French Ormolu Mantle Clock for the Turkish Market, Paris, circa 1840
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt bronze and silver
consisting of a 10 cm enamel dial with Turkish numerals, the movement with silk suspension and outside count wheel striking on bell, the gilt copper and silver mount decorated with various Ottoman objects, including crescent moon sceptres, turbans, banners, drums and wreaths, with a European style flower basket above clock, on a rectangular stand with six feet, formally with a glass dome, includes key
Exhibited
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels 2010.
Literature
Brussels 2010, p.99.
Condition
In general good condition, mount on stand slightly loose, as viewed.
"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."