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A LOUIS XV PARCEL-GILT AND CREAM-PAINTED THERMOMETER AND BAROMETER circa 1745-50, signed Soleil Opticien Rue de l'Odéon à Paris, redecorated in the mid-19th century
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- glass, fruitwood, metal
- height 55 in.; width 17 in.
- 140 cm; 43.5 cm
Provenance
Executed for Comte Jean-François Rogier de Ludes (1699-1759)
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks. Carving with scattered small restored breaks, abrasions and chips. Paint with some flaking in areas, rubbing, losses and some minor refreshed areas. Regilt, gilding now with some rubbing and losses. Thermometer lacking glass tube. Giltwood at lower section of thermomemter near now discolored to silver as visible in catalogue illustration, probably from older spill of mercury. Please note that giltwood cloud in the same area is present but does not appear in illustration. 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.
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
A prominent member of one of the most illustrious families in the Champagne region, Comte Jean-François Rogier de Ludes (1699-1759) was adviser to Louis XV between 1750 and 1759.