Description:
Louis XIV-style Boulle and Faux Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock, works Germany, 20th century, overall case inlay of brass and faux tortoiseshell, gilt-bronze finial above a stepped top, roman numeral dial, visible Apollo-face pendulum, cabriole legs, ht. 22 1/2, wd. 11 1/2, dp. 5 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
The mechanism is not guaranteed to be in working order. A few loses to veneers and areas of lifting veneers. Dial glass loose.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
GermanyStuart 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.