A "Hofmeister" Biedermeier picture clock with automaton "Jedermanns Freude"
rectangular movement, spring driven, verge escapement, reverse side with short pendulum, power reserve: 1 day, Viennese 4/4 hour striking mechanism on chime springs, carved œil-de-bœuf frame clock case with significant traces of repair, oil on sheet metal, signed: "C. L. Hofmeister, 827", moving automaton in the form of a fountain, painted dial integrated in the tower, clock-hands broken off, chiming drum mechanism with 2 melodies, requires servicing, 78 x 63 cm, picture in good original condition, frame clock case gilding, movement and musical mechanism in need of restoration, functioning, sound, and completeness cannot be guaranteed, (HP)
D & S Catalogue 1995, p 144, ill. 69
Esperto: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
31.10.2012 - 16:00
- Stima:
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EUR 10.000,- a EUR 15.000,-
A "Hofmeister" Biedermeier picture clock with automaton "Jedermanns Freude"
rectangular movement, spring driven, verge escapement, reverse side with short pendulum, power reserve: 1 day, Viennese 4/4 hour striking mechanism on chime springs, carved œil-de-bœuf frame clock case with significant traces of repair, oil on sheet metal, signed: "C. L. Hofmeister, 827", moving automaton in the form of a fountain, painted dial integrated in the tower, clock-hands broken off, chiming drum mechanism with 2 melodies, requires servicing, 78 x 63 cm, picture in good original condition, frame clock case gilding, movement and musical mechanism in need of restoration, functioning, sound, and completeness cannot be guaranteed, (HP)
D & S Catalogue 1995, p 144, ill. 69
Esperto: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
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| Data: | 31.10.2012 - 16:00 |
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| Esposizione: | 24.10. - 31.10.2012 |