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Pendule au char en bronze doré et laqué noir d'époque Restauration, d'après un modèle du bronzier Jean-Simon Deverberie, vers 1820
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- le cadran ajouré inscrit dans la roue du landau conduit par une jeune femme de Louisiane suivie d'un jeune "indien", reposant sur une base munie de pieds en toupie
- bronze
- Haut. 34 cm, larg. 45 cm, prof. 13 cm
- Height 13 1/3 in; width 17 3/4 in; depth 5 in
Provenance
Fondation Duesberg, Mons
Acquise auprès de la galerie Pascal Izarn, Paris
Literature
P. Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française, les Editions de l'Amateur, p. 345, fig. E (illustrée).
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Good condition
One bronze element in the hand of the Indian child possibly missing
Gilding and patina in very good condition except very little wear and tiny stains
Good provenance (Duesberg museum in Belgium)
Hair cracks to enamel chapter ring. Movement is complete but needs a clean.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Jean-Simon Deverberie (1764-1824), bronzier installé rue des Fossés du Temple entre 1812 et 1820.