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A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL CLOCK Paris, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze, glass, metal
- height 37 1/2 in.
- 95.5 cm
Literature
PierreKjellberg, Encyclopédie de La Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XX Siècle, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1997, pl. B, p.104, for a similar Louis XV cartel, with a dial signed Ferdinand Berthout.
Condition
Overall in good, original condition. Bronze has been cleaned. There are the usual chips, nicks, dents to ebonized carcass and some light uplifting to brass inlay. There is a pendulum but no winding keys.
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.
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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.