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A Louis Philippe Verde Antico Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$850
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Louis Philippe Verde Antico Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Circa 1840
Height 24 1/2 x width 11 3/4 x depth 6 1/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois
Condition
The gilt bronze has some areas of rubbing and uneven color. There is a cracked section on marble of the front of the plinth base. The numeral ten is missing, as is the minute hand. The rear glass door is cracked and broken. There is no pendulum or key. The clock accepts winding, but does not wind properly and needs repair. Adhesive residue to on side.
Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Provenance
Michael L. Wilkie (1941-2021) was the owner of one of the most renowned penthouses in both Chicago and the nation. Recently offered for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years, the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and roof terrace of 1500 Lake Shore Drive, which was built in 1927 by celebrated architect Rosario Candela.
Wilkie, who grew up in Long Grove, Illinois as well as Montecito, California, played a critical role in expanding his family business, the DoALL Company, which came to include over 70 companies around the globe. His father, Leighton A. Wilkie, founded DoALL and invented the metal-cutting bandsaw, one of the most widely used tools in manufacturing today. Michael Wilkie worked for and ran the business for 60 years.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.