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Fine European Furniture, Decorations and Fine Art

Thu, Apr 21, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 8

Fine Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Bronze Elephant Mantel Clock, Dial Signed Jn. Baptiste Baillon

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Signed JB Baillon Paris, No. 2773 on the works. Raised on a Later custom made black lacquer base.

17 1/2 x 13 x 7 1/2 in., the clock; 22 1/2 x 13 x 8 1/4 in. overall.

Note: The identical model of the above offered clock albeit with a different finial is illustrated in Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de La Pendule Francaise du Moyen Age au XX siècle, 1997, p. 126, plate C, the works are signed by Étienne Le Noir à Paris.

Condition

In good overall condition with minor chips and wear to the enamel dial with an old repair on number 7. The bird finial is loose and minor chips to the red painted drum case. Some of the ormolu leaves on the base are rubbed. Currently not in working condition, please inquire about the works. There is a pendulum and a winding key. Fine quality, charming model. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.