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Pendule en bronze doré, marbre peint, émaux, biscuit de porcelaine et verre églomisé de la fin de l'époque Louis XVI, le cadran signé Revel / A PARIS
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 53 cm, larg. 32 cm
- Height 20 3/4 in; width 12 1/2 in
le cadran surmonté d’un plumet et d'un noeud de ruban, flanqué de topiaires dans des vases et supporté par des sphinges coiffées d’un némès ; reposant sur une base ornée d’un médaillon en biscuit à l’imitation de la porcelaine de Wedgwood figurant les Trois Grâces, sur fond de verre églomisé et strass, sur un contre-socle de marbre noir
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Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Gilding slightly rubbed and tarnished.
Wear to the marble painted decoration.
Very minor wear to the small enamel plates.
One chip to the marble base.
Dial has minor chips to right winding hole and regulation hole but otherwise good, unsual hands but they appear to be original.
Movement is in good clean condition and looks as though it would run.
With pendulum, 2 winders and regulation key.
Attractive model in good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Une pendule d'un modèle très proche - à l'exception du médaillon central, peint et non en biscuit - figurait dans la collection Karl Lagerfeld (vente Christie's à Monaco, les 28 et 29 avril 2000, lot 249) et est illustré dans Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule française, Paris, 1997, p. 281, fig. E.
Un autre exemplaire, signé F.L. Godoy, également orné d'un médaillon peint, est conservé dans les collections royales espagnoles (in J.R. Colon de Carvajal, Collections du Patrimoine National Esapgnol, Madrid, 1987, p.77, n°61).
Enfin, un dernier exemplaire, signé Léchopié, avec un médaillon central en lapis lazuli se trouve actuellement dans le commerce parisien.
Un autre exemplaire, signé F.L. Godoy, également orné d'un médaillon peint, est conservé dans les collections royales espagnoles (in J.R. Colon de Carvajal, Collections du Patrimoine National Esapgnol, Madrid, 1987, p.77, n°61).
Enfin, un dernier exemplaire, signé Léchopié, avec un médaillon central en lapis lazuli se trouve actuellement dans le commerce parisien.