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An Italian carved giltwood mantel clock late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- pine, glass
- height 17 in.; width 15 1/2 in.; depth 4 1/2 in.
- 43.5 cm; 39.5 cm; 11.5 cm
Condition
Dial with chips and fine cracks to enamel. Now with modern, battery-operated movement. With scattered age and construction cracls, abrasions and dents. Scattered small chips and losses to carving. Some restored breaks, including to parasole's handle, back of palm tree, neck of one fiugre and carrying rods. Decoration refreshed, now with losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Scattered cracks and losses to gesso. Feet later. In sound condition.
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.