British & Continental Auction | June 26, 2024
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 96
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Estimate: $400 - $600
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, faience dial with Roman numerals and lettering "T. Leblance a Paris", set in variegated green and black marble socle with gilt scrollwork mounts, surmounted by a patinated bronze figure of Jean Baptiste Poquelin (Moliere), hinged panels over dial and works, with winder key and pendulum, tiered base, approximately 28 x 17 x 10-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida
Condition
in multiple parts (needs assembling), upper section currently detached from tiered base, several marble panels broken off but retained on base, scattered edge chips to marble panels, several elements loose, hinged front panel loose, bronze figural element detached from socle, pendulum bent, bronze with scattered areas of verdigris and discoloration
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Private Collection, Miami, Florida
in multiple parts (needs assembling), upper section currently detached from tiered base, several marble panels broken off but retained on base, scattered edge chips to marble panels, several elements loose, hinged front panel loose, bronze figural element detached from socle, pendulum bent, bronze with scattered areas of verdigris and discoloration
