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Lot 40 | Chatelain | Pendulum clock with Orpheus
Estimate
5.000
- 6.000
€
D
Result:
(incl. premium)
6.600 €
PENDULUM CLOCK WITH ORPHEUS.
Chatelain. Paris
Date: Around 1830.
Technique: Gilt bronze.
Description: Rectangular pedestal with relief overlays showing Zodiac symbols. On top a splendid
figural composition with Orpheus playing the flute, at his feet various animals listening
to his melodies. He himself leans against the round clock case, which rests on a rock
pedestal out of which flows a spring. Enamel dial with Roman numerals. Very large 14-day
pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike on bell.
Measurement: 53,5x44x14cm.
Mark: On dial inscr. "Chatelain à Paris".
Enclosed: P & K.
Provenance:
Private collection Hamburg.
Literature:
- Niehüser, Elke: Die französische Bronzeuhr, munich 1997. The model described and illustrated p.68, no.97
- Tardy, Master see p.125.
Chatelain. Paris
Date: Around 1830.
Technique: Gilt bronze.
Description: Rectangular pedestal with relief overlays showing Zodiac symbols. On top a splendid
figural composition with Orpheus playing the flute, at his feet various animals listening
to his melodies. He himself leans against the round clock case, which rests on a rock
pedestal out of which flows a spring. Enamel dial with Roman numerals. Very large 14-day
pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike on bell.
Measurement: 53,5x44x14cm.
Mark: On dial inscr. "Chatelain à Paris".
Enclosed: P & K.
Provenance:
Private collection Hamburg.
Literature:
- Niehüser, Elke: Die französische Bronzeuhr, munich 1997. The model described and illustrated p.68, no.97
- Tardy, Master see p.125.
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Stock Id: 75520-2