Decorative Arts Auction

December 07, 2015

LOT 160

Lot 160

Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century

Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century
Lot 160 Details
Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century

the signed dial fronting an eight day movement striking a bell in a case decorated with winged caryatids, putti emblematic of the arts and sciences and surmounted by figure of Chronos after Franz Ignaz Günther, all supported on conforming bracket decorated with masks
height 60" — 152.4 cm.

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $11,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century
  • Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century
  • Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century
  • Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century
  • Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock, Berthoud á Paris, 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Movement in good working order although not guaranteed. Case in substantially good condition with expected minor losses to inlay.

LOT 160
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.