Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow | May 20, 2023
Sat, May 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 107
Rare Classical Ormolu George Washington Mantel Clock
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
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 |
French, made for the American market, possibly by Jean-Bapiste Dubuc (1743-1817), dial with Roman numerals set in rectangular gilt bronze case above torch and banner applique with lettering "Washington/First in War, first in Peace, first in the hearts of his Countrymen", surmounted by pyramid with all seeing eye, case flanked by gilt bronze figure of George Washington in military dress, atop rectangular base with central scene of Washington and Cincinnatus flanked by palm fronds, sides with foliate wreath decoration, with pendulum and two keys, 19-1/4 x 14-1/2 x 6 in.
Condition
some surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of spotting and discoloration to bronze, especially at edges of base and feet, wear to gilding at top and back of case, George Washington figure slightly loose on base, dial with scratches, feet slightly loose, not tested for functionality; with detached label from "W. Hough Clock, Watch/& Mathematical Instrument/Maker/Brownsville/PA" inscribed verso "cleaned" with dates 1829 and 1830
As the works in these clocks are largely interchangeable, the works in this example may be associated.
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Summer American Auction, August 3-4, 2002, lot 899; Sotheby's, New York, January 26, 2013, lot 589, sold for $46,875 (accompanied by delivery receipt); Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow
