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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted blue-tinted horn bracket clock circa 1730, dial signed Causard Hger. Du Roy Suivt. La Cour
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- horn, pine, gilt-bronze, enamel
- height 27 in.; width 11 in.; depth 7 in.
- 68.5 cm; 28 cm; 18 cm
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, November 18, 2010, lot 210
Condition
Some age cracks and small chips to horn; enamel dial with some minor chips to winding holes; putto lacking elements in both hands; ormolu with some surface dirt, rubbing, and oxidation.
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.