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Pendule à l'Amour en bronze doré et marbre blanc d'époque Louis XVI, le cadran et le mouvement signés LEPINE / Hger DU ROI
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 35 cm, larg. 34 cm, prof. 16 cm
- Height 13 3/4 in; width 13 1/3 in; depth 6 1/4 in
le cadran émaillé sommé d'un amour dans des nuées tenant une flèche dirigée vers Vénus endormie ; reposant sur une base en marbre blanc ornée d'une frise de putti jouant au colin-maillard
Condition
Dial has damage to the regulation hole above 12, the fleur de lys hour hand has been clipped. Movement appears to be complete and looks as though it would run but may benefit from a clean. With pendulum.
Case in generally good condition with good original gilding and minor edge chips to the marble.
Please note the movement is numbered n°4115.
"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
Jean-Antoine Lepine, horloger reçu maître en 1762
Un modèle quasi identique signé Ferdinand Berthoud est passé en vente chez Sotheby's Monaco, vente du 26 et 27 février 1992, lot 354.