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A CHARLES X ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK circa 1830, dial signed Galle Rue Vivienne No 9 CIRCA 1830, DIAL SIGNED GALLE RUE VIVIENNE NO 9
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
- height 37 1/2 in.; width 26 in.; depth 13 in.
- 95 cm; 66 cm; 33 cm
Condition
Oxidation to surface due to atmospheric conditions; some pitting and rubbing to gilding. Enamel dial with chips to winding holes. Surface scratches and some discoloration to ormolu. The movement has pendulum and bell, but is not guaranteed operational. The arm that supports the bell is broken and will need resoldering. There is no glass over the dial.
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar example also by Gérard-Jean Galle (1788-1846) is illustrated Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Proschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, vol. 1, Munich: 1986, fig. 5.18.9. He is recorded on Rue Vivienne No. 9 in 1830.