Pendule au cheval en bronze doré et relaqué d'époque Louis XVI, le revers de la base signé VION, vers 1780

le cadran signé Cartier à Paris, ceint de pierres du Rhin et sommé d'un pot à feu, le cheval reposant sur une base naturaliste orné d'un médaillon en ivoire, sur un contre-socle en marbre blanc, le revers de la base signé VION

Acquise auprès de la galerie Pascal Izarn, Paris

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the usual minor scratches and marks due to age and use. The movement is original. Please note that we do not guarranty the working order of the mechanism although it was working at the collector's place. It has to be revised by a professional due to the handling. The horse may have been relacquered. Dial in good condition. Movement is complete and looks as though it would run. Painted decoration to case is refreshed, miniature painting to front of case is probably replaced. Highly rare piece especially with Vion's signature.
"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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Bernard Cartier, horloger actif à Paris au milieu du XVIIIe siècle

Cette pendule est à rapprocher d'un modèle bien connu de François Vion dont le dessin attribué à son atelier est conservé à la Bibliothèque Doucet (VI E 15 Rès., fol. 18/19).

Trois pendules similaires nous sont connues :

-         Une illustrée dans H. Ottomeyer, P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. I, p. 180, fig. 3.7.7.

-          Une vendue chez Sotheby’s Londres, le 31 décembre 1974, lot 66

-         Une dépourvue de pierres du Rhin et du médaillon peint sur la base, illustrée dans Tardy, La Pendule Française II, Paris, 1975, p. 232.