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Pendule au char d'Apollon en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Restauration
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. 59 cm, larg. 49 cm
- Height 23 1/4 in; width 19 1/3 in
la course du char sur un arc de cercle orné de quatre signes du Zodiaque (Verseau, Poissons, Bélier, Taureau) ; reposant sur un socle de marbre rouge décoré d'étoiles, du soleil et des phases de la lune
Condition
The illustration is accurate.
Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor scratches and marks due to age and use.
The gilding is very slighty tarnished.
Apollo's head was probably ornated with a sun which is now missing. A small star is also missing on the base (see illustration).
Dial is a little dirty but otherwise good. Movement is complete, later steel suspension and replaced pendulum, very dirty and needs a clean and service. With pendulum but no winder.
Please note that we do not guaranty the working order of the mechanism.
"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
Une version très similaire de cette pendule, mais de plus grandes dimensions, est conservée au Palais royal de Madrid (inv. 10002512).