Jan 25, 2024 10:00 EST
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts
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Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock
Circa 1785, the dial signed Dancel à Paris, the mounts attributed to François Rémond
Estate / Collection: Property from a New York Private Collection
The clock model known as L'Etude et La Philosophie, the white enamel dial signed 'Dancel à Paris' in a case surmounted by a spread-winged eagle with thunderbolts in its talons, the allegorical attribute of Jupiter, flanked by two seated classical figures of a young man and woman centered by a plaque with Vestal Virgins and putti, the marble base mounted with indorsed sphinxes and masks of Mercury, on toupie feet.
Height 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm), width 26 in. (66 cm), depth 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Sold for $8,960
Estimated at $5,000 - $7,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property from a New York Private Collection
The clock model known as L'Etude et La Philosophie, the white enamel dial signed 'Dancel à Paris' in a case surmounted by a spread-winged eagle with thunderbolts in its talons, the allegorical attribute of Jupiter, flanked by two seated classical figures of a young man and woman centered by a plaque with Vestal Virgins and putti, the marble base mounted with indorsed sphinxes and masks of Mercury, on toupie feet.
Height 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm), width 26 in. (66 cm), depth 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Please note that Doyle does not guarantee the clock movement and strongly recommends that interested clients contact a clock restorer before placing a bid. Back door retrofitted, no glass would have been in vitrine, silk suspension, pendulum striking the hour bell, movements intact; ormolu in overall good condition, but with rubbing throughout especially to drum case, chips to enamel of dial around winding holes, frieze mounts loose, minor staining and chips to marble plinth, oxidation.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts, Jan 25, 2024
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024
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Comprising Lots 624 - 883 in the Sale
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Fine Art
NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove strong results at Doyle's auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024. The sale showcased a wide range of works including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942) was a member of a celebrated Polish family of artists who specialized in equestrian subjects and scenes from military history. The sale featured a remarkable work depicting an historic victory of the fabled German Black Hussars over a Russian artillery unit, probably during the Seven Years’ War. Competitive bidding drove this painting to $28,800, more than doubling its estimate.
François Boucher‘s paintings and drawings are prized for their idyllic evocations of the French rococo style. Achieving an exceptional $25,600 was a lovely chalk drawing of a lady holding a birdcage. It was clearly executed by an artist who knew Boucher's style intimately, probably a member of his immediate circle.
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