AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK

Lot 34
22.10.2024 00:00UTC +01:00
Classic
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 1310047
Lot 34 | AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
Estimate value
$ 5 000 – 8 000
Emblematic of the punishment of infidelity, the rectangular plinth-shaped case with an anthemion band to its cornice, the frieze applied with L'INCONSTANCE PUNIE cast in a cartouche, a bas relief below the dial with Cupid blindfolded by Venus, flanked by figures of a warrior with his hound and a seated maiden clipping the wings of a dove in front of a burning tripod torchère, on a stepped rectangular base with bun feet
213/4 in. (55.5 cm.) high, 173/4 in. (45.5 cm.) wide, 91/4 in. (23.5 cm.) deep
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
United Kingdom
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09.10.2024 – 22.10.2024
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