Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 222
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Marble Lyre Form Clock
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
Paris, late 18th century, mantle clock with acanthus leaves, graduating bead borders terminating in floral swags, and a sunburst mask of Apollo, pendulum bob, enameled porcelain dial, retailed by "Breant, A. Paris", time and strike movement within an open center reserve, all mounted on white and gray marble bases decorated with gilt bronze beads, chain and tassels, and inset pattern of intersecting circles, 19-1/2 x 9 in.˜˜Provenance: North Carolina Estate
missing glass dome, scattered breaks and losses to gilt bronze fittings (especially to beaded borders), gilt loss, hairline cracks to porcelain dial, some enamel loss, some clock arms slightly bent out of shape, pendulum bob slightly off kilter, scratches and nicks to marble bases, other typical surface wear
Condition
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