Lot 1207* - A139 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 07. December 2006, 10.00 AM
IMPORTANT CLOCK WITH ORGAN MUSICAL MOVEMENT, Louis XVI, the bronzes probably by J.J. LEMOYNE (Jean-Jacques Lemoyne, maitre 1772), Paris circa 1780. Matte and polished gilt bronze. The rectangular case with two-handled vase and fine scrolled applications, set on plinth containing the musical movement. The clock with enamel dial and 3 small chapter rings for days of the week, date and month. Fine verge escapement striking the 1/2 hours on 2 bells. The organ movement with cylinder, bellows and 17 tin pipes for 6 melodies on request. Requires some restoration. 41x26x75 cm. Provenance: from a European private collection
Provenienz: Aus einer europäischen Privatsammlung. Sehr bedeutende Pendule von hoher Qualität.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 41 240 / 72 160)
Sold for CHF 66 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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