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Pendule Hercule et Atlas en bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 52 cm, larg. 36 cm, prof. 15,5 cm
- Height 20 1/2 in; width 14 1/4 in; depth 6 1/4 in
le cadran et le mouvement signés MASSON A PARIS ; la boîte surmontée d'un trophée à l'Astronomie et branches de laurier, supportée par Hercule et Atlas reposant sur un socle orné de rinceaux feuillagés et un contre-socle à frise de perles, masque et rosaces, terminé par quatre pieds toupie
Provenance
Vente Christie's à Londres, le 8 décembre 2011, lot 201
Condition
The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use
The gilding has been gently cleaned, a few minor chips around a key hole of the dial, comes with a rewind key and a pendulum, the movement looks complete but we do not guarantee the working order of the mecanism.
Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"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
Probablement Charles-François Masson, horloger reçu maître en 1784