Restauration Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

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.

French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Lot 315

French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock (19th century)
modeled as a hunter beside a tree with birds, the dial with Roman numerals and two wind holes, the frieze panel decorated with figures in a littoral scene with nautical themes, all on a stepped plinth base accented with laurel leaves
24 x 17 x 6 inches

Provenance:
From the Private Collection of Joseph Rondina

French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine’s Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$600[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]Oct 22, 2022[/restrict]

French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
mid-19th century
decorated with scrollwork and acanthus, surmounted by a robed woman, French ebauche 8-day time and strike movement, movement signed "Muirhead" and with Vincenti & Cie mark, dial marked "Muirhead, A Paris"
24 3/4 x 14 x 7 inches

Handsome French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]New Orleans Auction Galleries[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$650[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]May 21, 2023[/restrict]

Handsome French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Clock

second quarter 19th century, the central clock case decorated with angels flanking an oil lamp, a classical maiden to one side and a lyre on a curule footstool on the other, the base decorated with a procession of putti, one being drawn in a chariot and fanned with palm fronds by a winged putto, mounted with a silk-string suspension movement.
h. 16-3/4", w. 12", d. 4-1/4"

Restauration Bronze Dore et Patine Mantel Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$2,500 – $4,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]New Orleans Auction Galleries[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$2,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]May 21, 2023[/restrict]

Exceptional Restauration Bronze Dore et Patine Mantel Clock

second quarter 19th century, in the neoclassical taste, decorated with emblems of war, the clock supporting a figure of Athena, Goddess of war, guarded by a Roman centurion, with a brazier of fire on the opposite side, with mounts of helmets and swords, the base with a bas-relief tablet of war horses and soldiers.
h. 25-1/4", w. 18-3/4", d. 6-1/4"

Provenance: Villa Melrose Antiques, Los Angeles, California.