- 541
Garniture en bronze doré et tôle patinée comprenant une pendule et une paire de candélabres, seconde moitié du XIXe siècle, vers 1860, par Lerolle frères
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze, metal
- Pendule : haut. 77 cm, larg. 70 cm, prof. 24 cm ; candélabres : haut. 79 cm
- Clock: height 30 1/3 in; width 27 1/2 in; depth 9 1/2 in; candelabra: height 31 in
le cadran signé LEROLLE FRES / PARIS, surmonté de la figure de Cérès et flanqué des figures de Neptune et Bacchus ; les candélabres à cinq bras de lumière supportés pour l'un par Borée et Orithye, l'autre par Pluton et Proserpine
Provenance
- Vente Sotheby's à Londres, M&N Uzal, 19th century excellence, le 28 octobre 2009, lot 14
- Vente Christie's à Londres, le 14 mars 2013, lot 125
- Vente Christie's à Londres, le 11 mars 2015, lot 82
- Vente Christie's à Londres, le 14 mars 2013, lot 125
- Vente Christie's à Londres, le 11 mars 2015, lot 82
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Good overall condition despite few inevitable scratches and marks throughout the surface, due to age and handling; Dial in good condition. Movement is complete and clean and looks as though it would run.
Please note that we do not guarantee the working of the mechanism; comes with a key and a pendulum.
Please note that this condition report was made on September 1rst 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. 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."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"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."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Catalogue Note
A la tête d'un atelier de bronzes d'art prospère, les frères Lerolle succédèrent à leur père en 1836 et participèrent régulièrement aux expositions universelles de Londres et Paris.