French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mystery Clock, with Wood Base

French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mystery Clock, with Wood Base

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $7,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Hindman[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Sep 24, 2021[/restrict]

A French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mystery Clock, with Wood Base, Attributed to Jean Eugene Robert Houdin
(French, 1805-1871)
十九世紀 法國青銅鎏金雄獅神秘鈡
having an enameled dial with Roman numerals raised on a winged beast form support over the putto and foliate decorated base, the whole set on a giltwood stand.

這件鐘錶的原型是法國魔術巨匠Jean Eugene Robert Houdin (胡丁,1805-1871)研製的著名的魅幻时钟。不同與傳統歐美鐘錶,胡丁大師將複雜的機芯完全隱藏到鈡座内,簡潔的白琺琅錶盤上伸如向日葵,帶翼雄獅象徵法蘭西,無一外露齒輪而運行如常,是謂神秘鈡。
Height overall 16 1/2 x width 7 1/2 x depth 4 1/4 in., 41.9 x 19.1 x 10.8 cm.
Property from the Halim Time & Glass Museum, Evanston, Illinois
Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve 本拍品不設底價