A French “Louis XV” Bronze Mantel Clock,
Parisian 8-days’ spring driven pendule movement, 1/2 hour striking mechanism on bell, enamel dial, lilies, ormolu casing with base, King Louis XV with sceptre and crown, inscription "Au Bonheur de mon Peuple", 45 cm, France, second third of the 19th century, signs of age and use, no liability assumed for accuracy and long-term performance, 1 pendulum, (HP)
Technique and melodies suggest an attribution to the “Jacquet-Droz” workshop in Neuchatel, the most important manufacturer of automatons and musical mechanisms (1721-90).
Specialist: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
05.11.2020 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 1,800.- to EUR 2,200.-
A French “Louis XV” Bronze Mantel Clock,
Parisian 8-days’ spring driven pendule movement, 1/2 hour striking mechanism on bell, enamel dial, lilies, ormolu casing with base, King Louis XV with sceptre and crown, inscription "Au Bonheur de mon Peuple", 45 cm, France, second third of the 19th century, signs of age and use, no liability assumed for accuracy and long-term performance, 1 pendulum, (HP)
Technique and melodies suggest an attribution to the “Jacquet-Droz” workshop in Neuchatel, the most important manufacturer of automatons and musical mechanisms (1721-90).
Specialist: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Works of Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
| Date: | 05.11.2020 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 29.10. - 05.11.2020 |