Three-piece Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture

Description:

Three-piece Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture, France, 19th century, Desfontaines Paris clock works, the rococo-style case with sleeping child above the enameled dial, two children below, ht. 24 1/2; with a pair of four-light candelabra with a child seated below scrolled foliate arms, ht. 19 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Repair to a floral drop on one side of the clock case. Light and scattered age typical surface wear and abrasions throughout. Missing pendulum.


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