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A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE GILT-BRONZE WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, CIRCA 1795, THE DIAL SIGNED JOSEPH COTEAU FOR THE ENAMELS AND AUBERT L'AINÉ A PARIS |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 56,5 cm, larg. 52,5 cm, prof. 16 cm ; height 22 1/4 in; width 20 2/3 in; depth 6 1/3 in
decorated with figures of 'La Leçon de l'Amour' and 'La Leçon à l'Amour' after Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809), on a associated brèche d'Alep marble base
Condition
Illustration is fine. Overall condition good cleaned condition. 2 Very minor marks on the dial.
"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."
"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
Joseph Coteau (1740-1801), enameller The figures 'La Leçon de l'Amour' and 'La Leçon à l'Amour', (The Lesson of Love and The Lesson to Love) were created by Boizot in 1794 and are illustrated in E Bourgeois and G Lechevalier, Le Biscuit de Sèvres, Chevignard, Vol. 1, pp. 48, figs. 383 and 384.