Lot 741
741
A LARGE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED, TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK 'AUX CHEVAUX' ON WALL BRACKET
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A LARGE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED, TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK 'AUX CHEVAUX' ON WALL BRACKET

LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE DESIGN BY LESCURE; THE MOVEMENT BY VINCENTI

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A LARGE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED, TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK 'AUX CHEVAUX' ON WALL BRACKET
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE DESIGN BY LESCURE; THE MOVEMENT BY VINCENTI
The case of typical form, the cast dial with enamel Roman chapters, the door mounted with a chariot and two horses, the feet modelled as horses, on a waved plinth and conforming wall bracket, twin barrel movement with spring suspension, strike on bell, backplate stamped Vincenti
150 cm. high (overall)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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Lot Essay

Lescure, cabinet-maker recorded working in Paris around 1910, who specialized in the 'aux chevaux' type clocks.
A related model by Lescure is illustrated in Tardy, French Clocks, Volume I, Paris, 1981, p. 157.
Related clocks are successfully sold Christie's Amsterdam, 14 February 2006, lot 648; 3 April 2007, lot 454; And 15 December 2008, lot 645.

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