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Pendule borne en poirier noirci et bronze doré d'époque Louis XIV, attribuée à Balthazar Martinot
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 47,5 cm, larg. 31,5 cm, prof. 13,5 cm
- Height 18 2/3 in; width 12 1/2 in; depth 5 1/3 in
le cadran en argent massif à chiffres romains et arabes, dans une boîte rectangulaire ornée d'écoinçons et d'une frise de rinceaux en bronze doré et surmontée d'un fronton figurant des chasseurs à l'antique, également en bronze doré
Literature
BIBLIOGRAPHIE
Jean-Dominique Augarde, Les Ouvriers du Temps, La Pendule à Paris de Louis XIV à Napoléon Ier, 1996, p. 41, ill. 22
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
Good condition.
Movement signed "Balthazar Martinot A Paris".
Dark velvet background redone.
Very fine quality of gilt bronze : beautiful hunters pediment and flowers frieze.
On the right side, a glass element needs to be refixed.
Lavish example of 17th century clock.
"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."