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Pendule au sanglier en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, le cadran signé Festeau/A Paris
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze
- Haut. 59 cm, larg. 44 cm, prof. 21 cm
- Height 23 1/4 in; width 17 1/3 in; depth 8 1/4 in
le cadran ceint de volutes ornées de colombes, le sanglier reposant sur une base rocaille
Provenance
Ancienne collection Claude Cartier, vente Sotheby's Monaco, le 25 novembre 1979, lot 126
Vente Sotheby's New York, le 15 octobre 1983, lot 336
Vente Sotheby's New York, le 17 novembre 1984, lot 170
Vente Sotheby's New York, le 3 novembre 1989, lot 31
Vente Sotheby's New York, le 15 octobre 1983, lot 336
Vente Sotheby's New York, le 17 novembre 1984, lot 170
Vente Sotheby's New York, le 3 novembre 1989, lot 31
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate, despite being a little too yellow.
The gilding is very slightly rubbed and tarnished to some minor places.
There are minute stains to some areas.
There is one chip to the enameled dial around 60', and minor hairline cracks.
The pendulum is missing.
Please note that we do not guarantee the mechanism is in working order.
Attractive clock with a nice quality of chasing and the unusual boar representation.
"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."