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Lot 1243* - A174 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 17. September 2015, 10.00 AM

IMPORTANT CLOCK "L'ASTRONOMIE EGYPTIENNE",

Empire, the bronze probably by J.F. DENIERE (Jean François Denière, active until 1844), the dial signed GALLE RUE RICHELIEU 93 (Claude Galle, maître 1786), Paris, ca. 1812/15. Matte and polished gilt bronze. Standing Urania with a long, pleated gown with telescope and compass. Finely engraved bronze dial with hours in Roman numerals. Parisian movement striking the 1/2–hour on bell. Gilding restored. The compass replaced. 65.5x32x95 cm.
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– from a French collection.
– Auction Osenat, Paris, 9 June 2013 (Lot No. 202), with an indication of Provenance, the source of which is unproven, according to which the pendule on offer stems from the Bavarian Royal Family.
– from a German private collection.
With an expert opinion by J.D. Augarde, Paris 2014.


CHF 38 000 / 58 000 | (€ 39 180 / 59 790)

Sold for CHF 36 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.