07-13-201707-14-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3020BBoston
July 13, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Louis XVI-style Three-piece Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture

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$677$550
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3020BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Louis XVI-style Three-piece Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture, France, 19th century, bird and torch motif crest with floral garland over case with enamel dial inscribed "LEROY & FILS/PALAIS ROYAL/PARIS/(indistinct)," base with putti relief plaque, supported on squat scrolled feet, signed to back "L. PICARD," and stamped twice "933," mechanism inscribed "LEROY & FILS PARIS No. 5377," ht. 9 3/4, wd. 9 1/2, dp. 5 3/4; and two candle holders, each with a tulip-form drip cup and a putti-decorated base, ht. 5 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600


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Keywords

Louis XVI, PARIS, France