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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CARTEL CLOCK circa 1730, the dial and movement signed Charles Baltazar a Paris
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- tortoiseshell, bronze, brass, oak, glass, steel
- height 51 1/2 in.; width 21 1/2 in.; depth 12 1/4 in.
- 131 cm; 55 cm; 31.5 cm
stamped with an indecipherable stamp and twice JME.
Condition
Dial with fine cracks, chips to enamel; largest loss to "55." "20" numeric plate dislocated. With age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Tortoiseshell with scattered cracks, scattered small losses, minor lifting at cracks, restorations and some infill. Some areas with faux tortoiseshell. Brass inlay with some lifting, small losses, dents and oxidation. Ormolu putto with part of arrow detached but present. Ormolu lacking a few screws, and now with rubbing, oxidaiton and some surface dirt. In otherwise good 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.