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Pendule lyre en bronze doré et marbre blanc d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1785, le cadran signé CHARLES BERTRAND / H. DE L'ACAD.E R.LE DES SCIENCES
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze marble
- Haut. 60 cm, larg. 29 cm
- Height 23 1/3 in; width 11 1/2 in
à deux tons d'or et cadran squelette, surmontée de deux dauphins entrelacés, d'un masque féminin et de guirlandes de feuilles de lierre, ornée de perles et feuilles d'acanthe, reposant sur une base en doucine à décor de passementerie et guirlandes de feuilles de lierre
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. Nice chasing.The gilding has been carefully cleaned up. A ribbon ornament needs to be reattached properly on the base. One tiny chip on the lower edge at the rearside of the marble base (not distracting).
The movement looks complete but we do not guarantee its working order; please note that the movement has to be check by a clock restorer. The rewind key is missing but it can be easily replaced.
"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
Charles Bertrand (1746-1789), horloger reçu maître en 1772
Bertrand était réputé pour la perfection de ses pendules squelettes ou à complication, ce qui lui valut sa nomination en tant qu'Horloger de l'Académie royale des sciences. Il comptait parmi ses clients la marquise de Lambertye ou le collectionneur Harenc de Presle, mais n'évita malheureusement pas la banqueroute en 1789. Une pendule lyre à cadran squelette de Bertrand s'est vendue à Paris, étude Coutau-Bégarie, le 25 juin 2010, lot 326. Une autre, également à deux tons d'or, se trouve actuellement sur le marché de l'art européen.
Bertrand était réputé pour la perfection de ses pendules squelettes ou à complication, ce qui lui valut sa nomination en tant qu'Horloger de l'Académie royale des sciences. Il comptait parmi ses clients la marquise de Lambertye ou le collectionneur Harenc de Presle, mais n'évita malheureusement pas la banqueroute en 1789. Une pendule lyre à cadran squelette de Bertrand s'est vendue à Paris, étude Coutau-Bégarie, le 25 juin 2010, lot 326. Une autre, également à deux tons d'or, se trouve actuellement sur le marché de l'art européen.