Lot 1124* - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 26. March 2026, 01.30 PM
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Transition, Paris, ca. 1780. The dial is signed Julien Beliard à Paris (Julien-Antoine Beliard, master craftsman in 1777).
Tulipwood and purpleheart inlaid in the form of reserves with leaf tendrils. Curved case with rich and fine gilt bronze fittings in the form of shells and foliate scrolls. The top of the case is decorated with a vase. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minute numerals. Movement with anchor escapement and half-hour strike on bell. Key missing.
23 × 15 × 40 cm.
Dial with cracks, repairs, and chips. Restored.
Provenance:
- Christie's London auction, 8 December 2011, Lot No. 277.
- German private collection, acquired at the above auction.
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Sold for CHF 1 875 (including buyer's premium)