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Belle pendule à l'Enlèvement d'Europe en bronze patiné et bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, vers 1760-1765, le cadran et le mouvement signés HENRY BLONDEL / A PARIS
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 55 cm, larg. 45 cm, prof. 23 cm
- Height 21 2/3 in; width 17 3/4 in; depth 9 in
symbolisant l'Enlèvement d'Europe par Zeus métamorphosé en taureau ; la boîte surmontée par la figure d'Europe, retenant des guirlandes de fleurs, et supportée par le taureau en bronze patiné, flanquée des suivantes d'Europe ; reposant sur une base rocaille ajourée
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
G. Wilson et al., European Clocks in the J. Paul Getty Museum, 1996
P. Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la pendule française, du Moyen-age au XXe siècle, Paris, 1997
G. Wilson et al., European Clocks in the J. Paul Getty Museum, 1996
P. Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la pendule française, du Moyen-age au XXe siècle, Paris, 1997
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is a little too bright and yellow. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks due to age and use. The gilding is dirty with a few worn areas. The patina of the bull is slightly lighter on exposed areas.
Please note that we do not guarrantee the working of the mechanism which has to be revised by a professional. Dial in good condition. Movement has convertion to steel suspension but otherwise retains the original wheel trains, looks as though it would run but needs a clean. With pendulum and winder.
Very nice model with exquisite details.
"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
Plusieurs pendules de ce modèle sont répertoriées et certaines sont signées du bronzier Osmond mais il n'est pas impossible que le thème de l'Enlèvement d'Europe ait été imaginé par le bronzier Saint-Germain puis décliné avec quelques variantes par son contemporain.
Parmi les pendule de ce modèle, on peut citer de manière non exhaustive :
-celle conservée au musée Getty en Californie, avec un mouvemement de Etienne II Le Noir (73.DB85)
-celle provenannt de la collection de madame de Polès, vente à Paris, les 17-18 novembre 1936, lot 151, mouvement de Viger
-une vendue à Paris, hôtel Drouot, le 26 avril 1989, lot 74, mouvement de "Lenoir"
-celle passée en vente à Paris, hôtel Drouot, le 6 décembre 1991, lot 43, mouvemennt d'Etienne Lenoir
-celle passée en vente, étude Köller à Zurich, lot 1635, mouvement de Beeckaert
Parmi les pendule de ce modèle, on peut citer de manière non exhaustive :
-celle conservée au musée Getty en Californie, avec un mouvemement de Etienne II Le Noir (73.DB85)
-celle provenannt de la collection de madame de Polès, vente à Paris, les 17-18 novembre 1936, lot 151, mouvement de Viger
-une vendue à Paris, hôtel Drouot, le 26 avril 1989, lot 74, mouvement de "Lenoir"
-celle passée en vente à Paris, hôtel Drouot, le 6 décembre 1991, lot 43, mouvemennt d'Etienne Lenoir
-celle passée en vente, étude Köller à Zurich, lot 1635, mouvement de Beeckaert