10-09-201510-10-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2850BBoston
October 9, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Sevres-style Three-piece Gilt-bronze Clock Garniture

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2015 10:00AM

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.


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