Lot Essay
Another example of this model with patinated bronze figures and a black marble plinth was sold anonymously at Sotheby’s, London, 11 June 1993, lot 88.
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CIRCA 1790
Details
A LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1790
Depicting 'Love and Friendship' atop a rocky outcrop inset with an enameled Roman numeral dial with Arabic seconds and a calendar ring, the plinth inset with a neo-classical frieze flanked by anthemia
27 ½ in. (70 cm.) high, 29 in. (73.5 cm) wide, 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1790
Depicting 'Love and Friendship' atop a rocky outcrop inset with an enameled Roman numeral dial with Arabic seconds and a calendar ring, the plinth inset with a neo-classical frieze flanked by anthemia
27 ½ in. (70 cm.) high, 29 in. (73.5 cm) wide, 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) deep
Exhibited
Nassau County Museum.
Special notice
Please note this lot will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) at 5pm on the last day of the sale. Lots may not be collected during the day of their move to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services. Please consult the Lot Collection Notice for collection information. This sheet is available from the Bidder Registration staff, Purchaser Payments or the Packing Desk and will be sent with your invoice.
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