Pendule portique en bronze doré, bois noirci et loupe d’amboine sur fond de glace d'époque Restauration, vers 1820

le cadran signé Fort à Paris dans un entourage guilloché, surmonté d'un aigle et flanqué de griffons, les allégories de la Sagesse et du Printemps ornant l'arrière-plan, sur un double entablement à décor de masques et rinceaux, supportés par des termes féminins, le fond de glace orné de deux sphinges, le balancier figurant deux Amours dans des nuées

The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use. Two small ebony moulding are missing on the lateral sides of the plinth, the gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed, a minor restoration to the veneer of the plinth, it comes with a pendulum and a winder the movement is complete but would benefit from a clean. Enamel dial has minor chips to left winding hole. “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. 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."

Probablement Henri Fort, horloger actif à Paris de la fin du XVIIIe siècle jusqu'à la Restauration