Lot Essay
The signature on this clock is probably that of of Jérôme Martineau, active circa 1740-1760. A bronze and ormolu elephant clock by Martineau is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
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PROPERTY FROM THE WILLIAM S. PALEY COLLECTION
(Lots 140-156)R
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED CORNE VERTE BRACKET CLOCK
MID-18TH CENTURY
Details
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED CORNE VERTE BRACKET CLOCK
Mid-18th century
The circular enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters signed Martineau a Rouen, with red chalk # 79355 to back of case and bracket, within a waisted case surmounted by a rocaille vase form finial, over a tapering bracket, lacking back, losses and replacements to horn
28¼ in. (72 cm.) high, 9¾ in. (25 cm.) wide, 5 in. (13 cm.) deep
Mid-18th century
The circular enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters signed Martineau a Rouen, with red chalk # 79355 to back of case and bracket, within a waisted case surmounted by a rocaille vase form finial, over a tapering bracket, lacking back, losses and replacements to horn
28¼ in. (72 cm.) high, 9¾ in. (25 cm.) wide, 5 in. (13 cm.) deep