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LOT 454

Lot 454

Large French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock, Tiffany & Co., c.1900

Large French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock, Tiffany & Co., c.1900
Lot 454 Details
Large French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock, Tiffany & Co., c.1900

the 7-inch white enamel dial fronting a rack and snail movement signed Vincenti et Cie and Tiffany & Co., striking on a bell in a drum case supported by Sphinxes and surmounted by dove amongst clouds, all on a base with astrological decoration
20.5 x 22.75 in — 52 x 57.8 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Literature:

La Folie d'Artois, ed. Antiquaires à Paris, 1988, p.129.

Note:

This current lot is a copy of mantle clock designed by Francois-Josepj Belanger and delivered by Jean-André Lepaute in 1781 to the Comte d'Artois (later Charles X of France) for the salon at Bagatelle. See: La Folie d'Artois, ed. Antiquaires à Paris, p.129.

CONDITION DETAILS

No pendulum, no key, movement untested. Case in substantially good shape with very minor losses.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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