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Pendule à l'Espérance nourissant l'Amour en bronze doré et marbre blanc d'époque Louis XVI, le mouvement et le cadran signés Fol/HGE.DUROY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut . 43 cm, larg. 18 cm, prof. 18 cm
- Height 17 in; width 7 in; depth 7 in
la boite circulaire surmontée de deux Amours nourris par l'Espérance et de guirlandes de fleurs retenues par un noeud de ruban ; reposant sur un socle flanqué de consoles et décoré de médaillons ; le mouvement numéroté 3193 et signé FOL A PARIS
Condition
Illustration is slightly too pink, gilding has a more yellow colour.
very good condition.
Very nice chasing, beautiful giltbronze figures (the woman inspired from Falconet sculpture); each of the four medaillons on the base are differents.
Marble in good condition as well.
Very desirable and attractive.
"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
Fol fils, associé avec son père aux Quinze-Vingts, horloger du roi de Pologne en 1786