A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT METAL AND SPELTER ORMOLU MOUNTED
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT METAL AND SPELTER ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE CLOCK, "Sneaking Cupid," FRENCH, 1890-1910, the child cupid holds his sash tied with quiver and arrows, his opposing hand lowering his torchiere, he gingerly steps towards the viewer from aside the flower garland draped tazza finial topped Neoclassical style clock case with white flower garland enameled Arabic numeral dial with dual key escapements, raised on an arched glazed pendulum window case, revealing a gilt sun king mask pendulum, draped with passementerie fringe tassels and swag, suspended bouquets, on a breakfront bead chain trimmed white marble base with inset scrolling ormolu plaques on beaded compressed tapered feet; the clockworks attributed to "S.H. Paris," and marked "France," and with numbers 21787 and 6-4, the clock case with foundry pastille, "Fabrication Francaise, Made in France, Paris." Height: 19" Width: 12 1/2" Depth: 5 1/4" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition
Some mild patina, surface spots, scratches, dust, losses, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT METAL AND SPELTER ORMOLU MOUNTED
Estimate $500 - $1,000
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