A large mantel clock, probably Charles Gallé, St. Clément, c. 1870/80
fayence, light brown body, white tin glaze, painted with underglaze and overglaze colours in the style of Emile Gallé, Nancy; oval base with rocaille feet with an oval medallion in the centre; the latter with depiction of a tower with houses and a landscape background; above the base there is a two-level superstructure with a crenellated tower containing a round clock with brass mount and beige enamelled dial; below the superstructure a crenellated defensive wall completes the ensemble; above in the centre a helmet with part of an armour; on the left side a sculptural palm tree with shield, on the right side a composition of openwork rocaille and acanthus formations; on the underside a lion with its head bent forward; minor professional restoration; clock with key and pendulum; clock not tested; inscribed St. Clément in brown on the back at the bottom; height 49.5 cm. (MP)
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.
Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.
+43-1-515 60-383
magda.pfabigan@dorotheum.at
07.06.2023 - 17:49
- Estimate:
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EUR 1,500.- to EUR 2,500.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 1,500.-
A large mantel clock, probably Charles Gallé, St. Clément, c. 1870/80
fayence, light brown body, white tin glaze, painted with underglaze and overglaze colours in the style of Emile Gallé, Nancy; oval base with rocaille feet with an oval medallion in the centre; the latter with depiction of a tower with houses and a landscape background; above the base there is a two-level superstructure with a crenellated tower containing a round clock with brass mount and beige enamelled dial; below the superstructure a crenellated defensive wall completes the ensemble; above in the centre a helmet with part of an armour; on the left side a sculptural palm tree with shield, on the right side a composition of openwork rocaille and acanthus formations; on the underside a lion with its head bent forward; minor professional restoration; clock with key and pendulum; clock not tested; inscribed St. Clément in brown on the back at the bottom; height 49.5 cm. (MP)
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.
Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.
+43-1-515 60-383
magda.pfabigan@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Jugendstil and 20th Century Arts and Crafts |
| Auction type: | Online auction |
| Date: | 07.06.2023 - 17:49 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 01.06. - 07.06.2023 |