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"L'Emploi du Temps", a Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble horloge à poser Paris, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt bronze, marble, enamel, glass
- height 20 1/2 in.; width 27 1/2 in.; depth 9 in.
- 52 cm; 70 cm; 23 cm
the dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and inscribed CHEURET / A MARSEILLE, the twin train movement with the Raingo Freres seal, movement and clock case similarly numbered 1689
Literature
Goeffrey de Bellaigue, The James A. de Rothschild Collection at Waddeson Manor, Fribourg, 1974, Vol.I, no. 17, pp. 104-107
Peter Hughes, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Furniture, London, 1996, Vol. I, no. 99 (F267), pp. 440-443.
Peter Hughes, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Furniture, London, 1996, Vol. I, no. 99 (F267), pp. 440-443.
Condition
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. Bell, pendulum and winder present. Overall in fair condition, and with most bronze elements most probably re-gilt. Visible restored break to the proper left hand side front corner of the marble base. Small restored break to the proper left hand back side of marble base.
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
This enduring, popular model was named for Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin (1699 - 1777) a French woman of humble origin who rose to a position of considerable power in French society and who hosted an influential salon. The first clock of this model was made for her, probably cast by the founder Edme Roy (maître 1745) from a model by Laurent Guiard (1723-1788) and with a movement by Musson. This model was known in the 18th century as 'l'Emploi du Temps'. An identical example with movement by le Roy, raised on an ebony base is in Waddesdon Manor, UK.