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March Premier Auction: Day 2

Sat, Mar 25, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Mon, Mar 27, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Lot 343

Black Marble Columnar Clock with

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Bronze Bust French, mid to third quarter 19th century, bronze bust of Diane de Poitiers stamped "F. Barbedienne Foundry 55" on clock face and bust, seated on a reeded black marble and gilt bronze columnar-form base, gilt mask handles at sides, dial with Roman counters and brass movement, stepped platform base, 26-1/2 in.. Notes: Diane de Poitiers was a French noblewoman and a prominent courtier at the courts of King Francis I and his son, King Henry II of France.. Provenance: N/A

Condition

clock base with small chips at edges, lacking brass cover at back, bust with abrason, patination with wear, with possible prior oiling for cleaning

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