A French Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock

A French Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$750[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Sep 10, 2022[/restrict]

France, an Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock, the rectangular base on toupie feet and surmounted by a seated young woman reading, her draped, paw footed table with oil lamp and containing the 8 day, two train pendule de Paris movement with silk suspension, striking on a bell, and roman numeral white enamel dial signed "Lepaute", with blued steel Breguet style hands