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Raingo Frères French, FL. 1830 A large Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble horloge à poser Paris, second half 19th century, after the design by Robert Osmond
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Raingo Fr�res
- gilt bronze, glass, enamel
- height 26 1/2 in.; width 20 in.
- 67 cm; 51 cm
the enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and inscribed Raingo Frere / A Paris, and with the letters R A, the case numbered 3336, the twin train movement numbered 3336
Literature
Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. 1, p. 228
Gabriel Henriot, Bronzes et Bois Sculpté des Collections Privées, fig. 16.2. for the original model
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 and pendulum present but no winder.
Minor chips to marble edges and traces of varnish. The dial and gilt bronze in 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.
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
The original drawing by Osmond is in the permanent collection of the Bibliothèque Doucet in Paris as no. 111 in Osmond's Livre des Desseins of 1775, and was described as '...Architecture Colonne Vase.'
Raingo Frères (flourished 1813) were one of the better established bronziers and clockmakers of the 19th century. The business was founded in 1813 and established at 8, rue de Touraine by 1830. Around 1860 they carried out work for Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie. As well as making clocks and clock cases in their own right, they acted as fondeurs for a number of important artists, amongst🙈 them Pradier, Carrier-Belleuse and the Moreau father and sons.