Lot 302
Lot 302
A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED AND SEVRES PORCELAIN FOND VERT MANTEL CLOCK

CIRCA 1770, THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT PROBABLY REPLACED

Price Realised USD 20,160
Estimate
USD 20,000 - USD 40,000
Closed: 19 Apr 2023
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A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED AND SEVRES PORCELAIN FOND VERT MANTEL CLOCK

CIRCA 1770, THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT PROBABLY REPLACED

Price Realised USD 20,160
Closed: 19 Apr 2023
Price Realised USD 20,160
Closed: 19 Apr 2023
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The ovoid body surmounted by two seated nymphs holding laurel garlands surrounding the dial, the pierced guilloche collar surmounted by a domed acanthus cover with pine cone finial, the later enameled dial and backplate signed 'Lepaute / Horloger du Roi', possibly spurious; together with a fitted oak case
1912 in. (49.5 cm.) high, 11 in. (28 cm.) wide, 834 in. (22 cm.) deep
Provenance
Almost certainly The Collection of Mme. Camille Lelong; Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 11-15 May 1903, lot 866.
Literature
Émile Dacier, 'L’antiquaire de l’île Saint-Louis', Revue de l’art ancien et moderne, April 1903, pp. 241-254, illustrated p. 243.
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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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