Lot 75
  • 75

An Empire style gilt and patinated bronze and verde antico marble a "Cercles Tournants" mantel clock "Oubli du Temps" second half 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • bronze, marble
  • height 19 in.; width 13 in.; depth 5 3/4 in.
  • 48.5 cm; 33 cm, 15 cm

Condition

Wreath from figure's hand detached but present. With some rubbing, minor traces of oxidation and surface dirt; not extensive. Very minor chips to marble base. In good condition.
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Catalogue Note

A clock of this model, attributed to Claude Galle circa 1815 at the Château de Malmaison is illustrated H. Ottomeyer & P. Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, p. 369, fig. 5.13.12.