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Pendule à l'Amitié en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Empire
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. 38 cm, larg. 34,5 cm, prof. 16 cm
- Height 15 in; width 13 1/2 in; depth 6 1/3 in
le cadran signé Barrand A Paris inscrit dans une borne en porphyre sur laquelle se tient un Amour recevant le coeur de l'Amitié ; reposant sur un socle en granit gris et un contre-socle en bronze doré ciselé de feuillage stylisé et soutenu par quatre tortues
Provenance
Vente à Paris, Daguerre, le 13 décembre 2004, lot 209
Condition
The image is quite accurate, except the porphyry which looks darker than in reality.
Very nice polychromy of the clock. Marbles in very good condition; perhaps an old restoration (well done) on the rear right angle of the base .
Bronze : nice patina, with very few scratches. The gilt bronzes also in good condition overall, except minor stains and wear, especially on the rear side, and one old restoration to the garland also on the rear side (not distracting). Very nice chasing.
The enamel dial with inevitable tiny chips. The mechanism looks complete, but we do not guarantee its working order (with a modern winder).
Highly attractive and precious clock, in good condition overall. Ready to be displayed.
"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
La borne de cette pendule est directement inspirée d'un dessin de Charles Percier (1764-1838), conservé au musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes, où figure l'inscription : DOUCE AMITIE SOUS VOTRE EMPIRE / LE TEMPS A FIXE LE BONHEUR / VOUS ETES LA RAISON DU COEUR / L'AMOUR N'EN EST QUE LE DELIRE (fig. 1).