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A very large gilt and patinated bronze and malachite veneered mantle clock after the celebrated model by Claude Michallon France, 19th century, the malachite later
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, gilt bronze, malachite, marble
- height of clock 3 ft. 8 in.; width of clock 2 ft. 8 in.; height of pedestal 34 in.
- 111 cm; 80 cm; 87 cm
set on a revolving brèche verte de Serraveza marble pedestal
Condition
The marble pedestal with the usual chips around the edges and scratches to surface. Rather large chips around the octagonal base. The clock in good condition and presentation with some very minute chips and loss to malachite veneers. Tarnishing to gilt bronze consistent with age.
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
An identical model but differently decorated on the arched case containing the movement and the base by Ledure, is in the Ministry of Defense, Paris, illustrated, Ottomeyer, Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, p. 350, fig. 5.7.1. Other examples are in the Ministry of the Navy, Paris, and in the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. Another comparable example is illustrated, Tardy, French Clocks The WorldOver, Paris, 1981, 5th ed., vol. II, p. 366.