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Fine objects from private and institutional collections, including property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund. Five-piece bedroom suite signed François Linke, a fine collection of Old Master drawings including Hubert Robert, Servandoni, Chaix, Amand, a follower of Redouté, twelve botanical watercolors by Alexandre Descubes, fine art by or attributed to Pierre Mignard, Tobias Stranover, Jules Breton, and Julius Paulsen, as well as fine British and Continental silver.
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Lot 83

French Ebony Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

Estimate: $500 - $700
Starting Bid
$250

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

19th century, the works stamped "Villemsens a Paris", tiered marble base surmounted by four column supports and tiered top, housing silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals surrounded by a gilt bronze wreath, gilt bronze mounts throughout, 19-5/8 x 10-1/8 x 5-1/8 in., with pendulum

Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

lacking winding key, not tested for functionality, abrasions and some chipped corners on marble, large demilune chip to one side of base, rubbing and discoloration to bronze, surface dust/accretion

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Private Collection