Estimate: $200 - $400
Price Realized: $133 Includes buyer's premium
A mid-19th-century Napoleon III gilt-bronze mantel clock, featuring an asymmetrical Rococo-revival case cast with elaborate scrolling acanthus leaves, openwork rocaille motifs, and clusters of grapes, all surmounted by a seated putto figure beside a bird, the central circular white enamel dial displaying Roman numeral hour markers and Arabic five-minute indicators enclosing a mechanical movement
Gilt-bronze, enamel, glass, brass
17 x 18 x 2 1/2 inches
Not operational at time of cataloging, with minor surface oxidation, accumulation of dust within the intricate chasing, and superficial rubbing to the gilt finish on exposed highlights
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Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
