A large and attractive French Louis XVI-style gilt and patinated bronze and marble sculptural cercles tournants mantel clock in the manner of Henry Dasson last quarter 19th century

countwheel bell striking movement with club tooth lever escapement, signed Etienne Maxant 4 Rue S. Antoine Paris, Breveté 15649 driving the horizontal chapter ring with Roman numerals and gilt fleur-de-lis half hour marks across a fixed pointer fitted in a patinated sphere with foliate ormolu mounts and surmounted by cupid on clouds, held aloft by the well cast and chiseled patinated female nudes "Three graces" connected by trailing garlands, concave sided triangular marble base with finely cast pierced gilt mounts raised on tapered feet

chapter ring in good condition, movement recently cleaned and in good condition, in working order, case very good quality in very good condition, minor rubbing to the gilding of the pearl ring of the base, no accessories
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

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An identical clock signed Dasson was sold Christie's London September 27th 2007, lot 43. A similar clock is in the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge M. Illustrated in Ottomeyer & Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, pp. 425.