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A Directoire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel Clock circa 1800, the dial signed Gratte a Paris
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze, slate
- height 19 1/4 in.; width 19 1/2 in.; depth 5 1/2 in.
- 49 cm; 49.5 cm; 13.5 cm
Condition
Dial with cracks and small chips to enamel. Lacking movement, now with battery-operated modern movement. Drum and eagle figure probably associated and with small dents. Slate base with small chips. Ormolu and patinated bronze with some rubbing and surface dirt. Ormolu with some oxidation.
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
For an ormolu, patinated bronze and marble mantel clock surmounted by and identical eagle figure by François Rémond, see Jean-Dominique Augarde, Les Ouvriers du Temps, Geneva, 1996, p. 206.