Superbe pendule en porcelaine de Meissen, pâte tendre et bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, le cadran et le mouvement signés Benoît Gérard A Paris, vers 1750

le cadran et le mouvement inscrits dans une borne mouvementée et flanquée d'une guirlande de fleurs, la terrasse ornée d'un groupe représentant l'Enlèvement d'Europe d'après le modèle de Kaendler, reposant sur une base rocaille mouvementée ; le groupe en porcelaine marqué des épées en bleu croisées pour la manufacture de Meissen

Vente Sotheby's Paris, le 18 juin 2002, lot 71

Vente Sotheby's Londres, le 8 juillet 1983, lot 37

Acquis auprès de la galerie Pascal Izarn, Paris

Illustration is a little too white and colors look less saturated in reality. As expected, small chips and hairline cracks to the porcelain flowers and figures, as well as old restorations. Gilt bronzes have been carefully cleaned up and gilding possibly slightly retouched. Some wear and stains to few bronze elements in the background. Dial is restored. The movement is heavily restored and with later platform escapement. Lavish chased base, spectacular clock in good overall condition.
"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.
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Benoît Gérard, reçu maître horloger en 1705, installé quai Conty en 1745