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A Louis XV ormolu timepiece mounted with a figure of a Meissen parrot first half of the 18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- the parrot: 14cm., 5 1/2in. high; 29cm, 11 1/2 in. high overall
the Meissen parrot, circa 1740, modelled by J. J. Kändler, painted in yellow and green, its wings and tail picked out in two shades of blue, seated among fine rococo ormolu mounts, the branches and leaves to imitate tôle peinte and set with contemporary Meissen roses, the clock case fitted with a white enamel dial and an earlier watch movement signed Quare London, circa 1700, each rose with underglaze-blue crossed swords mark, foot mount and clock case stamped with a C couronné (1745-1749)
Provenance
The Baroness Renée de Becker Collection, Sotheby's London, 24th February 1978, lot 142
Condition
minor chips and restoration, movement currently not functioning. main branch a bit loose.
"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
The Meissen parrot is of the 'medium sort' modelled by Kändler in 1740, most likely designed to suit perfectly the ormolu mounts commissioned by Parisian marchand-merciers.
The crowned C mark on the ormolu was a French tax mark used between March 5, 1745 and February 4, 1749 on works made of bronze. Daniel Quare (1649-1724) was a celebrated maker of watches and clocks who became a master clockmaker in 1671 and was free of the Clockmakers' Company in 1708, see G. H Baillie, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, p. 261.
The crowned C mark on the ormolu was a French tax mark used between March 5, 1745 and February 4, 1749 on works made of bronze. Daniel Quare (1649-1724) was a celebrated maker of watches and clocks who became a master clockmaker in 1671 and was free of the Clockmakers' Company in 1708, see G. H Baillie, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, p. 261.