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ARCHIBALD KNOX | Tudric "Architectural" Clock, Model No. 0629
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Archibald Knox
- Tudric "Architectural" Clock, Model No. 0629
- impressed 0629/TUDRIC
- polished and hammered pewter, enamel, copper
- 7 x 4 x 4 in. (17.8 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
- circa 1902-1905
Provenance
Private Collection, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007
Literature
Liberty Pewter Sketch Book, Westminster City Archives, London, n.d., p. 60, no. 0629
Victor Arwas, Liberty Style, Tokyo, 1983, p. 104, no. p-39
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 1995, p. 91
Adrian J. Tilbrook, The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., London, 1995, p. 106, no. 86
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, p. 233
Paul Carter Robinson, 20th Century Pewter: Art Nouveau to Modernism, Suffolk, 2012, p. 120, no. 2.11
Archibald Knox: Beauty and Modernity, a Designer Ahead of His Time, exh. cat., The Archibald Knox Society, London, 2014, p. 14, no. 6 This example will be published in Dr. Stephen Martin's forthcoming publication on Archibald Knox.
Victor Arwas, Liberty Style, Tokyo, 1983, p. 104, no. p-39
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 1995, p. 91
Adrian J. Tilbrook, The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., London, 1995, p. 106, no. 86
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, p. 233
Paul Carter Robinson, 20th Century Pewter: Art Nouveau to Modernism, Suffolk, 2012, p. 120, no. 2.11
Archibald Knox: Beauty and Modernity, a Designer Ahead of His Time, exh. cat., The Archibald Knox Society, London, 2014, p. 14, no. 6 This example will be published in Dr. Stephen Martin's forthcoming publication on Archibald Knox.
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The pewter surfaces with very fine minor surface scratches and some minor tarnishing consistent with age and gentle handling. The lower proper left circular enameled detail and immediate surrounding area with areas of professional and sensitive resoldering, visible in the catalogue illustration. Traces of polished residue to the recessed areas throughout. The central panels with very faint decorative hammering to the metal surface. The minute hand is presently not included and will be replaced at Sotheby's expense. One key is provided. Functionality of the movement is not guaranteed and it could need service at the buyer's discretion. An elegant architectural form by the artist.
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.