01-09-201601-09-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2875BBoston
January 9, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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French Louis XV-style Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture

Sell one like this
$1,230$1,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2875BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

French Louis XV-style Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture, depicting Aesop's Fables, clock with carved with foliate pediment with birds surmounting dial, with dog at base, scrolled feet, ht. 18 1/2, two six-light candelabra with fox, grapes, and foliage, acanthine scrolls, resting on a base with stylized shell, ht. 19 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Overall in very good condition. We do not guarantee that the clock works. Some of the reliefs need tightening. There is no key or back door to the clock.


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