Lot 226
the clock featuring romantic scenes of cherubs & birds, with a central oval shaped portrait of a classical beauty, all inset into a gilt metal floral and scrollwork adorned case, surmounted by a double dove finial, accompanied by two matching candlesticks, each piece seated on a matching giltwood base, the clock and stand 49cm high
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
Ticks over, but appears overwound - full service and timing recommended
Dust, grime and overall wear to the exterior; fracture to the lower right hand section of wreath of the dove and wreath finial; fracture to the lower edge of the border framing the porcelain plaque-inset apron
Porcelain plaques generally in good order
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8125
12:00pm - 15 May 2016
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
11 May 9am-8pm
12-13 May 10am-4pm
14 May 10am-5pm
15 May 10am-11.30am
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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