A Louis XVI oak barometer
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Description
A Louis XVI oak barometer
late 18th century
The crest centered by an ink and wash sketch of a celestial globe.
height 45in (114.5cm); width 29in (74cm)
late 18th century
The crest centered by an ink and wash sketch of a celestial globe.
height 45in (114.5cm); width 29in (74cm)
Condition
Originally gilt. Traces of gilding remain. Surface is largely oxidized gesso and traces of primer and areas of bare wood. Horizontal shrinkage crack across dial as visible in catalogue photos. Dial faded. Areas of cracking and losses particularly to extremities. Areas of repair and white painted infill throughout. Not in working order.
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A Louis XVI oak barometer
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Decorative Arts, Furniture, Objects of Vertu and Silver
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