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Mid-Week at STAIR - March 22, 2023

Wed, Mar 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 42

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted White and Grey Marble Portico Mantel Clock, the Movement by Achille Jacques Boucher

Estimate: $700 - $900
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

The enamel dial signed 'Jques Boucher HGER DE L'OBSERVATOIRE A PARIS'. Achille Jacques Boucher, Horloger de l'Observatoire Royal, 1744, Paris.

16 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.

Condition

Fitted with twin barrels movement with anchor escapement, silk suspended pendulum and count wheel strike on bell. In generally good overall condition, considering the age. With an old repair with loses on the back left corner of the upper portico. Expected scuffing and wear with minor losses to the borders. With a winding key and pendulum.

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.

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Sold Christie's, London, September 12, 2007, Lot 1375.