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A Louis XVI ormolu and white marble mantel clock Circa 1780, the dial signed Cronier Rue St. Honore a Paris
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marble, bronze, glass, enamel
- height 15 in.; width 10 in.; depth 4 1/2 in.
- 38.5 cm; 25.5 cm; 11.5 cm
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, May 20, 1989, lot 163
Condition
One foot detached but present. Twisted ormolu band of marble base detached but present. Some other ormolu elemnts loose. Marble with fine hairline cracks, minor chips, abrasions and surface dirt overall. Ormolu with rubbing (most to clock case), oxidaiton and surface dirt; should enhance with cleaning. Dieal with minor chips to enamel. In good condition; recommend clenaning.
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.