Lot 1091* - A148 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 26. March 2009, 10.00 AM
CARTEL CLOCK "AU CHINOIS",Louis XV, the case signed ST. GERMAIN (Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain, maitre 1750), the dial and movement signed MARTIN A PARIS (probably Jean Martin, maitre 1746) Paris circa 1760. Matte and polished gilt bronze. Enamel dial and verge escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Rich gilt mounts and applications 32x14x69 cm.
Provenienz: Aus einer römischen Privatsammlung. Lit.: Tardy, Dictionnaire des horlogers français, Paris 1976; S. 435 (biogr. Angaben zu Martin). Für Angaben zu J.J. de Saint-Germain siehe Fussnote der Katalognr. 1085.
CHF 25 000 / 45 000 | (€ 25 770 / 46 390)
Sold for CHF 31 200 (including buyer’s premium)
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