Decorative Arts

December 0106, 2018
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LOT 711

Lot 711

French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Duport Bronsiers à Paris, c.1810

French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Duport Bronsiers à Paris, c.1810
Lot 711 Details
French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Duport Bronsiers à Paris, c.1810

possibly allegorical of ‘A Rake’s Progress’ modelled with a distraught, dishevelled gentleman tearing his hair out standing amongst champagne basket, broken china and strewn books, beside a cylinder desk inset with signed clock dial all on base with decorative references to theater, comedy and music
height 15.5" — 39.4 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $2,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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