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Jean-François LARSE, master clockmaker in the Enclos Saint-D…
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Jean-François LARSE, master clockmaker in the Enclos Saint-D…
See original version (French)
Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Jean-François LARSE, master clockmaker in the Enclos Saint-Denis de la Chartre in 1714, then on Rue Pagevin in 1722
SO-CALLED ‘RELIGIOUS’ CLOCK
Architecturally shaped, in so-called Boulle marquetry with Bérain-style decoration. The circular dial features enamelled cartouches with repoussé metal decoration depicting antique vases beneath pagodas.
Signed movement.
Early 18th century.
Rich ornamentation in chiselled, gilded bronze, including fire pots, peacocks, a lion’s muzzle surmounted by a plume, busts of Flores in the ‘termes’ style, and foliage scrolls.
It rests on four legs, also decorated with foliage.
Height: 71 cm
(Restorations)
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Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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