04-10-200804-11-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2402Boston
April 10, 2008 05:00 PMCalender
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Louis XV/XVI-style Rouge Marble, Patinated and Parcel Gilt Metal Mantel Clock

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$1,422$1,200
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2402Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2008 5:00PM

Description:

Louis XV/XVI-style Rouge Marble, Patinated and Parcel Gilt Metal Mantel Clock, late 19th century, topped by a patinated metal figure of cherubs, with plaque titled "Triomphe des Arts" after the sculptor Buchon, on round rouge marble plinth, with gilt metal band of cherubs a various pursuits, the dial flanked by two winged putti, set onto rectangular marble base with rocaille cartouche feet, ht. 26 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Keywords

gilt metal band, Buchon, metal figure