French Gilt-Bronze and Porphyry Clock
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French Belle Epoque Gilt-Bronze and Porphyry Clock
fourth quarter 19th century, in the Louis XV taste, a figure of Cupid forming the finial, the clock with a dial, set in an urn and signed "Le Roy a Paris", and decorated with swags of roses, a neoclassical female figure lounging at the base, the bottom with ram's heads on the corners and oval panels of porphyry framed with swags of flowers.
h. 18-3/4", w. 6", d. 6"
Provenance: Estate of Catherine Denkmann Wentworth, Paris, France; Santa Barbara, California; by descent to the family.
fourth quarter 19th century, in the Louis XV taste, a figure of Cupid forming the finial, the clock with a dial, set in an urn and signed "Le Roy a Paris", and decorated with swags of roses, a neoclassical female figure lounging at the base, the bottom with ram's heads on the corners and oval panels of porphyry framed with swags of flowers.
h. 18-3/4", w. 6", d. 6"
Provenance: Estate of Catherine Denkmann Wentworth, Paris, France; Santa Barbara, California; by descent to the family.
Condition
In overall good condition. No missing or broken elements. Arrow is slightly dented. Retains its original gilt surface with rubbing and patinated spots, consistent with age. Hands are possibly a new replacement. One marble panel is slightly askew.
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French Gilt-Bronze and Porphyry Clock
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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