FRANCE, late 18th century
Large portico clock in white or black marble and rich ormolu ornaments, with two columns and two pillars flanked by inverted consoles, supporting an entablature adorned with flowering vases and topped with an eagle holding a thunderbolt.
Raised base on six feet.
White enamel dial with hour markers, Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes.
Mechanical movement with key winding and wire suspension.
Louis XVI period.
53 x 34.8 x 12 cm.
A few stains, chips and scratches, a few missing ornaments, some to be reattached; oxidation.
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Lot no. 123

FRANCE, late 18th century Large portico clock in white or black marble and rich ormolu ornaments, with two columns and two pillars flanked by inverted consoles, supporting an entablature adorned with flowering vases and topped with an eagle holding a thunderbolt. Raised base on six feet. White enamel dial with hour markers, Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes. Mechanical movement with key winding and wire suspension. Louis XVI period. 53 x 34.8 x 12 cm. A few stains, chips and scratches, a few missing ornaments, some to be reattached; oxidation.

Estimate
€900 - €1,300
Result
€800
Buyer's premium
25%
FRANCE, late 18th century Large portico clock in white or black marble and rich ormolu ornaments, with two columns and two pillars flanked by inverted consoles, supporting an entablature adorned with flowering vases and topped with an eagle holding a thunderbolt. Raised base on six feet. White enamel dial with hour markers, Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes. Mechanical movement with key winding and wire suspension. Louis XVI period. 53 x 34.8 x 12 cm. A few stains, chips and scratches, a few missing ornaments, some to be reattached; oxidation.
Sale Friday 4 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris