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Lot 303
  • 303

A FINE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SÈVRES STYLE CERAMIC AND JEWELED ENAMELS THREE PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE Paris, circa 1895

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramic, bronze
  • height 24 1/2 in.
  • 62 cm
comprising an architectural mantel clock and a pair of vase-shaped six-light candelabras, the movements stamped VASSY JNE/A PARIS and numbered 754, the ceramic plaques with pseudo-Sèvres interlaced Ls in underglaze blue, all painted porcelain cartouches signed and painted by LEBER.

Provenance

Christie's, New York,  April 21, 2005, lot 434 for $28,800

Condition

Overall in good condition. Some tarnishing to gilt bronze consistent with age.
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