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Closed Return - Finish Signed Off

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 534

Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Clock

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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

Continental, 19th century, works stamped "Erhard Jauch/Uhrenfabrik/Germany", painted and gilt metal dial with roman numerals, set in elaborate boulle marquetry case with scrollwork and figural decoration, gilt bronze caryatid corner mounts, flame urn finials, central gilt scene with chariots and charioteer, supported by four gilt bronze horses on conforming plinth, with pendulum and wind key, 35-3/4 x 24-1/2 x 9-1/2 in.

Note: ◉This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Condition

surface dust/accretion, several applied elements loose, some discoloration to bronze, minor lifting and warping to veneers, horse supports at feet slightly loose, not tested for functionality, possibly missing glass pane in front of dial, front door frame not secured on hinge (top hinge loose), probably lacking top finial (unused hole)

Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia