Lot 1187* - A214 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 18. September 2025, 01.30 PM
CARTEL CLOCK - The Embden Collection
Louis XV, Paris, mid-18th century. The movement and dial signed Derabours à Paris.
Fine chased and gilt bronze. The case features a rocaille design decorated with flowers and garlands, as well as two angel figures. Multi-part white enamel dial with Roman hour markers and Arabic minute markers. Movement with anchor escapement (possibly modified at a later date) and half-hour strike on a bell. 1 key.
H 76 cm.
A crack on the neck of a putto. Gilding rubbed and partly discolored/oxidized.
Provenance:
CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)
Sold for CHF 3 750 (including buyer's premium)