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Monumental pendulum clock with bust of Henry IV and Victoria

Lot 1016
17.05.2023 11:00UTC +01:00
Classic
Starting price
€ 12 000
AuctioneerVAN HAM Kunstauktionen GmbH
Event locationGermany, Köln
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Lot 1016 | Monumental pendulum clock with bust of Henry IV and Victoria
Estimate value
€ 12 000 – 14 000
MONUMENTAL PENDULUM CLOCK WITH BUST OF HENRY IV AND VICTORIA.

Lagrange, Louis. Paris

Date: 1st half 19th century.
Technique: Bronze, with matt and polished gilding and partially with black patina.
Description: Rectangular, two-tiered base on four paw feet. The front decorated with relief appliqués.
On the postament-shaped case a bust of Henry IV of France with the inscription "Il fut de
ses sujets le vainqueur et le père", a verse from Voltaire's "Henriade". To the right of
the case, a winged Victoria holding a victor's wreath over the bust. Enamel dial with
Roman numerals. Large 14-day pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike
on bell.
Measurement: 25x61x82cm.
Mark: On dial inscr. "Lagrange à Paris" (Louis Lagrange, Paris, Rue St-Martin, 1812).


Literature:
- Ottomeyer, Hans and Pröschel, Peter: Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich 1986. For a similar type compare p.346, fig.5.5.15.
- Tardy: For the master see p.342.

After Voltaire's publication of "La Henriade", a poem written in 1728 in honour of Henry IV, there was a revival of interest in the first Bourbon ruler. One of the most popular kings, who, after peace had been restored, had given the people back their former prosperity.
Place of origin:Paris
Auction house category:Clocks and Watches
Address of auction VAN HAM Kunstauktionen GmbH
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