Description:
E. Kahn & Cie. Louis XIV-style Ormolu-mounted Amaranth and Tulipwood-veneered Long Case Clock, France, late 19th/early 20th century, the stand after a model by Jean Henry Riesener, the roman numeral dial marked Jacques Almar, eight-day countwheel strike mechanism marked "E. Kahn France" and surrounded by cavorting putti, ht. 90 1/4, wd. 20, dp. 12 1/4 in.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
Winding and case keys, dial replaced, mechanism altered, section of metal side molding missing.
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Keywords
Jean Henry Riesener, Jacques Almar, FranceStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.