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A Dutch rococo ormolu-mounted red and gilt japanned musical clock circa 1740
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- metal, fruitwood, glass, bronze
- height 24 1/4 in.; width 14 1/4 in.; depth 9 1/4 in.
- 61.6 cm; 36.5 cm; 23.5 cm
together with a matching later bracket.
Condition
Chimes on 12 bells with 4 tunes. 8 day. Hour strike. Pull chime and strike. With scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Top molded edge with some small losses. Bottom molded edge with small losses. Left side panel with some losses to gilt molding. Decoration with some losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Dial with oxidation and some rubbing. Ormolu with oxidation and rubbing. Putto lacking device from left hand. One flaming ormolu finial does not screw in top section all the way.
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.