Lot 181
  • 181

CLAUDE LALANNE | Pomme montre

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Lalanne
  • Pomme montre
  • Monogrammed C.L. and numbered 013/100 on one leaf, the watch signed Arthus-Bertrand PARIS
  • Height : 9,7 cm ; 3 3/4 in.
  • circa 1995
patinated bronze, a watch incorporated in one quarter

Provenance

Private collection, Paris

Literature

For related examples :
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 51
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, pp. 220-221
Les Lalanne, exhibition catalogue, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, March 17 – July 4, 2010, pp. 114 and 125

Condition

Good overall condition. Some handling wear to the patina. A few light scratches scattered, and a few more significant ones on the upper part of the apple, caused by the movement of the leaves. Sotheby's does not guarantee the working order of the clock movement.
"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

This lot is sold with a certificate from Arthus-Bertrand.