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The Lucas Family Classical Ormulu "George Washington" Shelf Clock, made for the American Market by Jean-Baptiste Dubuc (1743-1817), Paris, circa 1815
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Height 19 1/2 in. by Width 14 1/2 in. by Depth 6 in.
dial inscribed Dubuc/ Rue Michel-le-Comte No.33/ A. Paris, inscription below face reads WASHINGTON / The First in War, First in PEACE, And in his COUNTRYMEN' HEARTS.
Provenance
George Aloysius Lucas, Baltimore, Maryland;
William F. Lucas, Baltimore, Maryland;
Bertha E. Lucas, Baltimore, Maryland;
thence by descent.
William F. Lucas, Baltimore, Maryland;
Bertha E. Lucas, Baltimore, Maryland;
thence by descent.
Condition
Works not warranted. Probably re-gilt with irregular wear to gilding, particularly to feet.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.