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A Régence style gilt-bronze mounted satine, kingwood and end-cut floral marquetry regulateur de parquet after the celebrated model by Charles Cressent Paris, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze, wood
- height 10 Ft. 4 1/2 in.; width 27 1/4 in.; depth 15 3/4 in.
- 265.5 cm; 69 cm; 40 cm
The long case surmounted by the figure of Chronos, the enamel dial with Roman numeral signed Lepaute/A Paris, the lockplate stamped VF over crossed keys and PARIS, some bronze mounts have been removed to reveal the stamp GP from the bronzier workshop.
Condition
Overall in good condition and presentation. All veneers have retained their warm color and are well applied to carcass with no lifting or losses. The bronzes have retained their original gilding. There are to chips to enamels around the winding key holes of 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
An example of the original régulateur is in the collection of her Majesty the Queen of England at Windsor Castle in the Grand Corridor, visible in a Joseph Nash watercolor; see Hugh Roberts, For the King's Pleasure, The Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd, London, 2001, p.234, fig. 284.