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A French Egyptomania gilt and patinated bronze, rouge griotte marble and slate three-piece clock garniture early 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, marble, slate
- height of obelisks 20 1/4 in.; height of clock 24 in.; width of clock 16 1/2 in.; depth of clock 7 3/4 in.
- 51.5 cm; 61 cm; 42 cm; 20 cm
the slate dial with gilt bronze roman numerals and signed W. FRY & CIE PARIS, the twin train movement numbered 15085 and impressed with SF8JD and the Vincenti & Cie. pastille, the bust signed EMILE HEBERT
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, November 16, 2011, lot 362
Condition
Overall in good condition. Very minute chips to marble edges. Some rubbing to gilding and to patinated bronze. Areas of surface dirt. The bust is sitting on the clock with two pins, and is not attached.
Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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.