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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS-INLAID CARTEL CLOCK, THE CLOCK CASE ATTRIBUTED TO BVRB I circa 1720, the dial signed Gille Aîné a Paris, the ormolu struck several with the "C" Couronné poinçon, the tortoiseshell possibly later
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicolas Pierre Séverin (1728-1798), maître in 1757
- tortoiseshell, brass, bronze, oak, kingwood, glass, enamel, steel
- height 40 in.; width 22 1/2 in.; depth 9 1/2 in.
- 102 cm; 57.5 cm; 24.5 cm
on a later base stamped four times N.P.Severin.
Condition
Base measures 5in. by 25.5in. by 10in. Dial with scattered fine cracks and small chips to ename with largest chips at winding hole and to edge of "40." The later tortoiseshell with scattered cracks, minor losses at edges and corners and some restorations. Brass inlay with minor buckling and oxidation. Interior with cracks and filled old worm damage holes to veneer. Back with some old worm damage. Ormolu with some rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt. In otherwise 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.
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.