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Lot 1239* - A198 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 30. September 2021, 01.00 PM

MANTEL CLOCK "AUX TROIS GRACES"

Louis XVI style, Paris ca. 1860. Signed Henry Dasson (1825–1896).
Matte and polished gilt bronze, in part burnished, and white marble. Spherical case, on a retracted base with spherical feet. Rotating enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes and "fleurs de lys". Movement with lever escapement "au cercle tournant", striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Gilt mounts and applications, designed as mascarons, branches, palmettes, flowers and pearl beading. 1 key.
30 × 30 × 76 cm.

A few dents on the chapter ring and chips in the marble.

The bronzier and ebenist Henry Dasson specialized in imitating fine furniture of the French Court, but also created his own works in the style of the 18th century. His furniture featured the finest bronze fittings in the highest quality, with mercury gilding.
Literature.: D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le mobilier français du XIXe siècle, Paris 1989; pp. 146-151 (biogr. data). C. Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, Suffolk 1981, p. 35 (biographical data). J. Meyer (2006), Great Exhibitions London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900. Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge; pp. 269f. (comparative examples).


CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)

Sold for CHF 21 040 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.