- 6
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Mantel / Wall Clock, circa 1905
- planewood, brass, glass
- 70 x 38 x 25.5 cm. (27 1/2 x 15 x 10 in.)
executed by Serrurier-Bovy et Cie, Liège
plane, brass, Loetz glass
plane, brass, Loetz glass
Provenance
M. Auguste Delvoye
M. & Mme. Soyeur
Yves Macaux, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2005
M. & Mme. Soyeur
Yves Macaux, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2005
Literature
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Serrurier-Bovy: De l'Art Nouveau à l'Art Deco, Brussels, 1986, p. 99
Peter Barnet, MaryAnn Wilkinson, Decorative Arts 1900: Highlights from Private Collections in Detroit, exh. cat., 7 November 1993 - 9 January 1994, Seattle, 1993, p. 103, cat. no. 124 for a relatable example
Uta Bayer et al, Erlesenes aus Jugendstil und Art Déco: Die Sammlung Giorgio Silzer, exh. cat., 14 May - 5 October 1997, Leipzig, 1997, p. 109, cat. no. 127 for an example in oak
Yves Macaux, Secessions: From Vienna To Brussels, Brussels, 2003, n.p. for a relatable example
Paul Greenhalgh, ed., Art Nouveau 1890-1914, exh. cat., London, 8 April - 30 July 2000, London, 2000, p. 28, cat no. 1.13 for a relatable example
Miler, ed., Serrurier-Bovy: Collezione Miler, Capolago, n.d., n.p.
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, eds, Design du XXe Siècle, Cologne, 2005, p. 643 for a relatable example
Françoise Bigot du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 83
Ralf Eibl, "Mit Hohem Einsatz", Architectural Digest, Deutschland, December 2008 - January 2009, p. 122, illustrated
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 355, illustrated
Peter Barnet, MaryAnn Wilkinson, Decorative Arts 1900: Highlights from Private Collections in Detroit, exh. cat., 7 November 1993 - 9 January 1994, Seattle, 1993, p. 103, cat. no. 124 for a relatable example
Uta Bayer et al, Erlesenes aus Jugendstil und Art Déco: Die Sammlung Giorgio Silzer, exh. cat., 14 May - 5 October 1997, Leipzig, 1997, p. 109, cat. no. 127 for an example in oak
Yves Macaux, Secessions: From Vienna To Brussels, Brussels, 2003, n.p. for a relatable example
Paul Greenhalgh, ed., Art Nouveau 1890-1914, exh. cat., London, 8 April - 30 July 2000, London, 2000, p. 28, cat no. 1.13 for a relatable example
Miler, ed., Serrurier-Bovy: Collezione Miler, Capolago, n.d., n.p.
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, eds, Design du XXe Siècle, Cologne, 2005, p. 643 for a relatable example
Françoise Bigot du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 83
Ralf Eibl, "Mit Hohem Einsatz", Architectural Digest, Deutschland, December 2008 - January 2009, p. 122, illustrated
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 355, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Very minor oxidation to the brass components with very minor wear to the enamelled glass numerals. Movement is not guaranteed to run at the time of cataloguing and was not tested for accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer’s discretion.
"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
This clock was given to M. Auguste Delvoye, the brother-in-law of Serrurier-Bovy's daughter Madeleine, on the occasion of his marriage in 1910. The clock remained with Delvoye until 1963 when it was acquired by M. & Mme. Soyeur. Jacqueline Soyeur is the grand-daughter of Gustave Serrurier-Bovy. This is the only known model executed in plane.
A copy of a certificate of authenticity from the Centre Serrurier-Bovy is provided with this lot.