French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Figural Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,800[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]New Orleans Auction Galleries[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Mar 26, 2023[/restrict]
French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Figural Clock
second quarter 19th century, depicting the scene between Dorine and Tartuffe from the 1664 play by Moliere, with a book inscribed "Acte III Tartuf…" between the two figures, the cove-molded base resting on scrolled feet, with a central masque and a pierced skirt, the silk-string suspension movement signed by Japy Freres.
h. 17-3/4", w. 14", d. 5"
Provenance: Estate of Mahin Forrest, Houston, Texas.