Lot 4103 ♣ - ibid110 Furniture – online only - Wednesday, 01. April 2020, 02.00 PM
MANTEL CLOCK WITH BOULLE MARQUETRY
Louis XIV, Paris ca. 1700. The movement signed PEQUET À PARIS. Later "mariage".
Rectangular case with marquetry in brown tortoiseshell and brass, designed as tendrils, leaves, vases, a dancing couple, etc. Bronze mounts designed as espagnolettes, scrolled leaves, flowers, and garlands. The top, decorated with 2 putto figures. Relief-decorated bronze dial with white enamel cartouches. Movement modified to anchor escapement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell.
40 x 16 x 78 cm.
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.
- Movement, case and dial, composed later
- Losses in the marquetry
CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 1 750 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.