An Empire ormolu and serpentine marble striking mantel clock

AFTER A DESIGN BY JEAN-ANDRE RICHE, CIRCA 1805

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An Empire ormolu and serpentine marble striking mantel clock
After a design by Jean-Andre Riche, circa 1805
Modelled with a seated, classically draped maiden, the Arabic white enamelled dial with Blane Fils, Palais Royal, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell
13in. (33cm.) high, 11½in. (29.3cm.) wide

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Hans Ottomeyer & Peter Proschel Vergoldete Bronzen, Klinkhardt & Biermann, Munich, 1986. Cf illustrations 5.15.3 and 5.15.4 on p.374.

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