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Fine European Furniture, Decorations and Fine Art

Thu, Oct 21, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 300

Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock, After a Design by Le Duc

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
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

16 x 10 1/4 x 6 in.

Note: The design for the case by unknown maker Le Duc is in the Bibliothèque Doucet, Paris and described as 'Piece de bureau à la Romaine' (H. Ottomeyer, P. Proschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. 1, p. 192, fig. 3.11.1).

Condition

With keys. Overall minor wear and oxidation. Small loss to the enamel face near key hole. The rear door with old repair at hinge which has now given and door is detached with a crack to the glass. Otherwise in good condition. Please inquire about the movement.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.