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Régulateur de parquet en placage de bois de rose et d'amarante et montures de bronze doré de style Louis XVI, travail du XIXe siècle, d'après Jean-Henri Riesener, estampillé A. JEST, début du XXe siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- wood
- Haut. 224 cm, larg. 50 cm, prof. 32 cm
- Height 88 1/4 in; width 19 2/3 in; depth 12 2/3 in
le cadran flanqué de trois putti retenant des guirlandes fleuries parmi des nuées, le corps central en gaine orné d'un masque d'Apollon et de rinceaux fleuris, la plinthe munie de pieds fuselés à motif de feuilles d'acanthe
Literature
D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, pp. 146-151
C. Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, p. 35
P. Verlet, Les Bronzes Dorés du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 1987, p. 116, n. 145 et p. 384, n. 94
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Gilding slightly tarnished on the top.
Veneer with few tiny flakes and one chip on the plinth.
Dial in good condition.
Bell striking movement with Brocot escapement is complete and looks as though it would run.
Impressive model in good condition, made after a pedestal clock which is now visible in the king's bedroom at Versailles.
"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
Le modèle original est attribué à Riesener. Il fut exécuté en 1785 et est maintenant conservé au Musée du Louvre.