Description:
Sevres-style Three-piece Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture, France, 20th century, with deep cobalt ground and gilt highlights, urn-shaped clock with berry finial and ribbon accent, flanked by handles rendered as figural masks terminating in acanthus, all supported by plinth with centralized crest, resting on toupie feet, ht. 21; two urn-shaped vases, each with similarly styled handles and plinth base, and heavily carved flame finial, each ht. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Light and scattered gilt wear. No evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations. The clock does not appear to be in working order.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
FranceStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.