Cartel et sa console en marqueterie d'écaille brune et laiton à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XIV

le cadran signé MENU A PARIS et le mouvement signé J.B. Duterte A Paris ; la caisse surmontée d'un dôme couronné de deux enfants Zéphyr et de vases, les pans coupés ornés de cariatydes reposant sur des consoles sommées de têtes de bélier et supportées par des chevaux couchés, le cadran surmontant un bas-relief au Char d'Apollon ; la console à façade chantournée reposant sur cinq montants en volute sommés de bustes féminins et terminés par des feuilles d'acanthe et une chute grainée, le fond orné d'une marqueterie à la Bérain ; (le mouvement associé)

- Vente Sotheby's à Londres, le 8 juillet 1983, lot 14
- Ancienne collection M. et Mme Franklin N. Groves, vente Christie's à New York, le 15 octobre 1988, lot 30

Dial is in good condition, enamel numerals possibly replaced. The movement is later associated, very dirty and needs complete service and overhaul. The case is in generally goodcondition with some losses to shell veneers and the mounts are rather dirty, one horse leg bent. Bracket asd the case.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

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Etienne Menu, horloger reçu comme fils de maître en 1691