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Régulateur en placage d'amarante, ébéne et buis et bronze doré de style Louis XVI, d'après Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806)
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Peltogyne venosa, Diospyros ebenum, Buxus sempervirens, Myroxylon balsamum
- Haut. 224 cm, larg. 50 cm, prof. 33 cm
- Height 88 in; width 19 1/2 in; depht 13 in
le cadran flanqué de trois putti retenant des guirlandes fleuries parmi des nuées, le corps central en gaine orné d'un masque d'Apollon et de rinceaux fleuris, la plinthe munie de pieds fuselés à motif de feuilles d'acanthe
Literature
Références bibliographiques:
D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, pp. 146-151
C. Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, p. 35
P. Verlet, Les Bronzes Dorés du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 1987, p. 116, n. 145 et p. 384, n. 94
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Good overall condition.The veneer has a nice colour, protected from sun. Two minor cracks to the veneer under the putto below the dial. A few minor losses to the veneer. The gilding is slightly dusty. The movement comes with a pendulum and a winder. Please note we do not guarantee the working of the mechanism although it looks complete.
"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
Le modèle original est attribué à Riesener. Il fut exécuté en 1785 et est maintenant conservé au Musée du Louvre.