Honore Pons Bronze Dore et Patine Clock Set

Honore Pons Bronze Dore et Patine Clock Set

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $7,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]New Orleans Auction Galleries[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$7,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Mar 26, 2023[/restrict]

Exceptional Honore Pons Bronze Dore et Patine Clock Set

second quarter 19th century, Paris, in the Rococo Revival taste, the serpentine bronze dore clock base decorated with bold scrollwork and rocaille work, pierced and decorated with flower heads, the dial set with enamel numerals and framed with lilies, supporting bronze patine cherubs holding lovebirds, the works signed by Pons (French, 1773-1851), h. 23", w. 23-1/2", d. 11"; and the matching candelabra with cherubs on the bases, the scrolled candle branches adorned with lovebirds and supporting flower-molded candle cups, drip pans and bobeches, h. 29-1/2", dia. 16-3/4".

Provenance: Estate of Mahin Forrest, Houston, Texas.