Lot Essay
The bas-relief on the facade beneath the clock-face depicts a trophy, representing the Cardinal Arts of Painting and Sculpture, that is lit by a torch held by a winged genius bearing Apollo's laurels.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN EMPIRE MALACHITE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The dial inscribed 'L.MALLET/H.DE M D D'ORLEANS', the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell
14½in. (36.8cm.) high; 8in. (20.3cm.) wide
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The dial inscribed 'L.MALLET/H.DE M D D'ORLEANS', the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell
14½in. (36.8cm.) high; 8in. (20.3cm.) wide
Special notice
From time to time, Christie's may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part. This is such a lot.