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A late Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock circa 1790, dial signed Cachard Sucr. De Ch. Le Roi Rue St. Denis No. 56
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- glass, ormolu, enamel, bronze
- height 18 in.; width 12 1/2 in.; depth 4 1/2 in.
- 46 cm; 32 cm; 11.5 cm
Literature
A nearly identical example is illustrated Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XXe siècle, Paris, 1997, pg. 333, fig. A.
Condition
Very minor chips to enamel at one winding hole of dial. Lacking backplate. Ormolu recently cleaned and now with some light rubbing. Patinated bronze with rubbing and some surface dirt. Break to dog's collar.
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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.