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Grande pendule portique en bronze doré d'époque Empire
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt bronze
- Haut. 82 cm, larg. 60 cm, prof. 23,5 cm
- Height 32 1/4 in; width 23 1/3 in; depth 9 1/4 in
décorée toutes-faces, le cadran orné des signes du Zodiaque, ceint d'une guirlande de fruits et de fleurs, surmonté d'une frise de postes, inscrit dans un fronton semi-circulaire sommé de griffons, l'entablement à décor de grecques, palmettes et masques antiques, reposant sur des colonnes composites, abritant des statuettes d'Apollon et Aurore ; le balancier figurant le Temps ; le socle ciselé du cortège des Heures, de divinités et de reliefs représentant Apollon et Hyacinthe, ainsi que Diane et Endymion ; la base en marbre rouge griotte
Provenance
Galerie Daniel Boulanger, Biennale des antiquaires 1976
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Unsual model in good condition.Impressive size.
Good quality of the chasing. One wing (sphinge upper right side) refixed.
Minor chips to the marble base.
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. 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."