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Archibald Knox
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Archibald Knox
- "Cymric" Clock, Model No. 5071
- impressed L&Co/CYMRIC/5071 and with Birmingham Assay Office marks
- silver, enamel, brass and clear glass
Provenance
Victor and Gretha Arwas, Editions Graphiques, London, circa 1983
Exhibited
The Liberty Style, Metropolitan Teien Museum of Art, Tokyo, June 12-July 25, 1999, followed by a tour to six different museums in Japan through June 2000
Literature
Liberty Silver Sketch Book, Westminster City Archives, n.d., p. 197, no. 5071
The Liberty Style, exh. cat., Japan Art & Culture Association, Tokyo, 1999, p. 111, no. 161 (for the present example illustrated)
Stephen A. Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, p. 239
The Liberty Style, exh. cat., Japan Art & Culture Association, Tokyo, 1999, p. 111, no. 161 (for the present example illustrated)
Stephen A. Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, p. 239
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The clock has a very delicate scale and strong sculptural presence when viewed firsthand. The handle and hinge of the door both impressed with Lion Passant , and interior of the door is impressed with Lion Passant and date letter, which were not included in the print catalogue. The silver surfaces present with a few occasional light surface scratches, scattered minute abrasions and very light evidence of tarnish concentrated to the recessed portions of the design, consistent with age and gentle handling. The top of the clock with a minute ding along the upper right edge, visible on the catalogue illustration. The enameled face of the clock is presents with beautiful deeply saturated colors in a range of brilliant jewel-tone hues. The face of the clock with a few minor horizontal surface scratches located at mid-height of the clock. The glass with a minute shallow surface scratch, measuring 1/8 in. in length. The movement impressed FRENCH MADE and with a key. Movement is not guaranteed to run at the time of cataloging and was not tested for accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. A wonderful jewel-like masterwork displaying the luminous and vivid enamel decoration characteristic of this master craftsman.
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.
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.