Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 876
Napoleon III Figural Mantel Clock Retailed by Prudent Mallard
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
French, 19th century, polychrome and gilt bisque porcelain, marked "P. Mallard/ 55 Royal/ New Orleans" on dial and upper and lower case, the figural group modeled as Cupid tugging on a maiden's sleeve, elaborate scrolled case hand painted with scenes of doves, 17-1/2 x 13 in.
Provenance: Neal Auction Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 11, 2011, Lot 959, Sold for $1,000 (with copy of receipt); John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee
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Condition
not tested for functionality, loss to gilt, cracks and repairs to Cupid (see blacklight), fading to numerals on clock face, scattered hairlines/firing cracks to base, surface accretion
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