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A GILT-BRONZE WALL CLOCK, LOUIS XVI, SIGNED OSMOND, CIRCA 1780 |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze
- Haut. 85 cm., larg. 46 cm., prof. 15 cm. ; Height 33 1/3 in., width 18 in., depth 6 in.
the white enamelled dial signed Osmond A PARIS, topped by a female mask and a pot à feu, surrounded by ribbons and laurel garlands, signed OSMOND in the lower right part
Literature
Related literature:
- S. Eriksen, Early Neo-Classicism in France, London, 1974, pl. 196, p. 347
- H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen. Die Bronzearbeiten des Spätbarock und Klassizismus, Munich, vol. 1, 1986, pp. 184-185, fig. 3.8.8 and 3.8.11
- B. Rondot, X. Salmon and B. Quette, Musée Nissim de Camondo. Catalogue des collections, Paris, 1998, p. 12, n. 13
- S. Eriksen, Early Neo-Classicism in France, London, 1974, pl. 196, p. 347
- H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen. Die Bronzearbeiten des Spätbarock und Klassizismus, Munich, vol. 1, 1986, pp. 184-185, fig. 3.8.8 and 3.8.11
- B. Rondot, X. Salmon and B. Quette, Musée Nissim de Camondo. Catalogue des collections, Paris, 1998, p. 12, n. 13
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. The gilding is very slightly rubbed and tarnished with some stains. Dial has old chips, cracks and repairs. Movement is possibly associated and with later pin wheel escapement and adjustable suspension, it needs clean and service, the bell has been replaced.Please note that we do not guarantee the mechanism is in working order, it has to be checked by a professional. Nice chasing for an iconic model.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This wall clock was based on a drawing from “Livre de desseins” by Pierre-Antoine Foullet and Robert Osmond held at the library Jacques Doucet (inv. VI E 15, fol. 36-39). A comparable wall clock is currently in the collections of the Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum with a dial signed by Julien Le Roy. It is illustrated in written works by Svend Eriksen, Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel. The last reference mentions an example whose dial is signed by Osmond and which corresponds perhaps to this one presented here. Another model is also exhibited at the Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris, on the ground floor’s vestibule. It is next to a barometer and its dial is signed "HILGERS / A PARIS".