Tarault à Paris, An Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Figuring Mercury
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Tarault àParis, An Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Figuring Mercury
Tarault, Paris, circa 1820, patinated bronze figure of Mercury seated upon a rock with ormolu dial with Roman numeral hour markers signed "Tarault àParis," the brass works unmarked, sarcophagus form base with ormolu musical trophy relief mount and palmette motif border, raised on scrolled acanthus and floral medallion feet. Includes pendulum and key.
27 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.
For a closely related example, see Lot 96: Sotheby's July 6th, 2011 Auction: Important Furniture, Ceramics, Clocks, Tapestries, Silver & Vertu.
The Collection of the late Mr. William Hulbert, Chesapeake, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Tarault, Paris, circa 1820, patinated bronze figure of Mercury seated upon a rock with ormolu dial with Roman numeral hour markers signed "Tarault àParis," the brass works unmarked, sarcophagus form base with ormolu musical trophy relief mount and palmette motif border, raised on scrolled acanthus and floral medallion feet. Includes pendulum and key.
27 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.
For a closely related example, see Lot 96: Sotheby's July 6th, 2011 Auction: Important Furniture, Ceramics, Clocks, Tapestries, Silver & Vertu.
The Collection of the late Mr. William Hulbert, Chesapeake, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Some areas of rubbing to gilt; cadaceus is slightly bent (behind hand); missing door to works. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.
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Tarault à Paris, An Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Figuring Mercury
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
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