September 2017 (A146) - Auction: 20.9.2017, 16:00
–Auction completed
556. Grosse Figur "Fliegender Merkur"
Frankreich, Ende 19.Jh., nach der um 1580 entstandenen Figur von Giovanni da Bologna gen. Giambologna (Douai 1529–1608 Florenz). Bronze mit dunkler Patina. Auf Zephir stehender Merkur mit Flügelhelm, den rechten Arm nach oben gestreckt, in der linken Hand den Caduceus haltend. Giesserbezeichnung: "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR" und Stempel: "REDUCTION MÉCANIQUE, A. COLLAS BREVETE". Auf mit schwarzem Onyx belegtem, getrepptem Sockel. Plakette mit Inschrift: "L. YEBLERON A SON AMI BUSCH 1881". H 99 cm.
- Altersspuren. Leicht berieben. Figur etwas lose. Sockel bestossen.
Estimate: CHF 1'000 - 1'500EUR 910 – 1'360
Hammer Price: CHF 1'100
Condition reports and photos upon request, at least 24h before the auction.
The absence of condition remarks in the catalogue entry does not imply the absence of wear, repairs, or defects or mean the item is in perfect condition. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Schuler Auktionen is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
Please note that watch or clock movements have not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Schuler Auktionen does not guarantee the future working of the movements and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Bids below the lower estimate will not be accepted.
Bids may be submitted by post, fax (+41 43 399 70 11) or E-mail (scanned bidding form). All bids must be duly signed.
Written bids for the Online Only Sales (cat. nos. 1 to 1681) must be received by us no later than 24 hours before the auction begins.