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807 - Mantel clock in ebonised wood with gilt bronze appliqués, si…
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Estimate €4,750 - €10,000
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Mantel clock in ebonised wood with gilt bronze appliqués, signed Charles Baltazar, French School, 18th century Ebonised wood with gilt bronze appliqués. Dimensions: 55 x 39 x 14 cm. An important French mantel clock dating from around 1760 and signed ‘Charles Balthazar / A Paris’ on the dial. It features a sinuous case with finely chiselled and gilt bronze mouldings and appliqués decorated with Rococo-inspired scrolls, plant leaves and floral motifs. The enamelled dial, set against a white background, features Roman and Arabic numerals in cobalt blue enamel, framed by a bronze ring with gilt plant reliefs that enhance the piece’s ornamental character. The case design reflects 18th-century French taste, which combined the elegance of curved forms with the decorative exuberance of the Rococo style, creating a piece of striking visual impact and refined craftsmanship. The meticulously crafted gilt bronze provides brilliant contrasts against the deep black of the ebony finish, whilst the overall composition reflects the Parisian tradition of fine watchmaking. The mechanism, which has been overhauled and is in working order, confirms both the technical quality and artistic value of the piece. This is a mantel clock of great historical and aesthetic significance within French watchmaking of the period.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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