A French Empire bronze and gilt bronze clock, 'Le Voyage de LAmour et du Temps' after a design attributed to Simon Boizot (1743-1809), 19th century
Estimate $10,000 – $12,000
modelled as a boat being steered by a cupid standing opposite a seated Father Chronos and resting against a a drum inset with Roman numeral enamel clock dial, blued metal hands, over a gilt bronze swag, the vessel with gilt studding, gilt swan heads to bow and stern, and mythical beast supports to either end, raised on canted rectangular marble plinth applied with implements and shells, on winged lion paw feet
54 cm high
- Lot Sold $10,000 (Hammer Price)
- $12,200 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |