V. LA FROIX, PARIS. CIRCA 1800

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An Empire ormolu-mounted biscuit porcelain striking eight day mantel clock
V. La Froix, Paris. Circa 1800
The case surmounted by the figure of a seated classical lady, the D-shaped sides modelled in relief with floral garlands and surmounted by ormolu vases (formerly with floral bouquets), with star mounts to the sides of the base and front relief panel cast with anthemions and acanthus besides two ho-ho birds drinking from a fountain, on four milled ormolu feet, the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic quarters and signed V.La Froix/à Paris, ormolu hands, the twin barrels movement with anchor escapement and silk suspension, with countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, key
16¼ in. (41.5 cm.) high

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
J. Ramon Colon De Carvajal, Catalogo de Relojes Del Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, 1987, catalogue No.67
A clock of related design was sold Sotheby's Amsterdam, Clocks and Watches, 7 June 2005, lot 171.

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