Fine Furniture, Sculpture & Decorative Accessories from Important Collections, including the Beaverbrook Gallery

March 2126, 2020
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LOT 413

Lot 413

French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Retailed by C. Detouche, Fseur de L'Empereur, Paris c.1860

French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Retailed by C. Detouche, Fseur de L'Empereur, Paris c.1860
Lot 413 Details
French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Retailed by C. Detouche, Fseur de L'Empereur, Paris c.1860

numbered throughout 22102, signed on the dial and count wheel movement, the case modelled with farmer with scythe harvesting wheat
height 19.3 in — 49 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

No pendulum. Otherwise the movement appears to be in good order, but the clock is untested. Case in very good condition.

LOT 413
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  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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