CIRCA 1780

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

In good condition overall and ready to place. With the expected scattered light marks, scuffs and scratches. With a few areas of possible restoration and associated overpainting, primarily to the figures' neck on the proper left, the central figures' hair and the standing figures proper left arm. With some very small scattered losses near bottom of figure group where it fits into base. The ormolu with the expected scattered areas of rubbing. The clockface in good condition with some glue residue to bottom left, not visible when door is closed. The movement lacking a back plate. The ormolu base with mercury gilding and apparently original, presently detached from terracotta figure group, but stable when placed. The ormolu garland probably later. Please note Christie's does not guarantee the working order of clock movements.