Premier Auction - Session II | November 12, 2022
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 726
French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
late 18th/19th century, "L'ÂÂtude et La Philosophie", after designs by Francois Remond and Louis-Simon Boizot, metal dial with Arabic numerals, set in gilt bronze case with hinged glass front and back panels opening to dial and works, surmounted by gilt eagle finial and flanked by two patinated and gilt bronze Classical figures with books in hand, on heavy rectangular black stone and gilt bronze base with rounded ends, on six feet, with pendulum, 22-1/2 x 27 x 7 in.
Note:The design elements of this clock are seen in museum examples (Versailles, Buckingham Palace, the Swedish royal collection, the Spanish royal collection) and in some other clocks that have come to market. These clocks share the same composition of seated figures, but have variations in the design of eagle finial, the decoration of the platform on which the clock dial rests, and the decoration of the marble plinth base.
Background on Important Private Collection from Boston:
I have been working with this collector for over 25 years, both in the initial acquisition of the objects and overseeing their conservation as needed. With a keen eye for quality and design, and a deep passion for all things classical, he has quietly amassed a top-notch collection of American furniture and decorative arts. The collection encompasses outstanding examples from the leading cabinetmakers of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, representing excellence in form and proportions, condition, wood quality, and carving. It also includes rare objects that are among the best of their kind. Now, with the downsizing of one of his properties, the offerings in this catalog are coming to market to find new owners who share a love for this remarkable period in American furniture history.
Clark Pearce,
Advisor and Consultant to Collectors and Institutions
Provenance: Property from an Important Boston Collection
Condition
some polish wear, spotting, and discoloration to bronze, some surface dust and accretion, a few feet slightly loose, stone with some small edge chips and natural inclusions, not tested for functionality
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