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A Louis XV ormolu and polychrome-decorated vernis Martin bracket clock circa 1750, the associated dial signed Jean Baptiste Baillon, the movement signed Baillon a Paris
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- ormolu, enamel, bronze
- height 18 1/2 in.; width 8 in.; depth 3 1/4 in.
- 47 cm; 20.5 cm; 9.5 cm
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 24-25, 2002, lot 1286
Property of a Lady, sold Sotheby's New York, May 7, 1983, lot 76
Property of a Lady, sold Sotheby's New York, May 7, 1983, lot 76
Condition
Dial with small chips at winding holes; one flowering ormolu branch to side of dial slightly loose; very small chips and losses to vernis Martin decoration, some wear and rubbing to figure; oxidation, slight surface dirt, and ocassional scratches to gilt-bronze. Umbrella probably associated. Dial, movement, and gilt-bronze surrounds to dial associated. Please note that we do not guarantee movements.
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.