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André-Charles BOULLE (1642–1732), attributed to,
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André-Charles BOULLE (1642–1732), attributed to,
See original version (French)
Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
Voluntary lot
Description
André-Charles BOULLE (1642–1732), attributed to,
Jean BERAIN (1640–1711), after a model by
Large ‘Harpies’ cartel in tortoiseshell and brass marquetry and chiselled and gilded bronze, with a rich decoration of acanthus leaves, flanked at the corners by four putti, surmounted by a gallery decorated with interlacing patterns, a putto seated on a goat.
The side panels are adorned at the top with espagnolettes, ending in leaf-motif bases with scrollwork, surmounted by harpies with outstretched wings. The central glazed panel is adorned with a bronze figure representing Scylla, daughter of Nisos, accompanied by a stork.
The circular dial has a gilded brass background and enamelled cartouches with Roman numerals for the hours. The movement and dial are signed ‘Pia’ in Paris.
The clock case rests on a lamp base in copper and tortoiseshell marquetry, adorned with four corbels ending in scrolls and decorated with laurel-wreathed masks. These converge on a gilded bronze corbel adorned with acanthus leaves ending in a large seed.
Early 18th century
Height: 120 cm; Width: 46 cm; Depth: 25 cm
(Restorations)
Note.
This clock is inspired by a drawing by Jean Bérain produced around 1680 and held at the Bibliothèque nationale.
Several models featuring harpies are known:
- Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle
- Vaux-le-Vicomte – clock crowned by a putto
- Laura Collection, Sotheby’s auction, Paris, 27 June 2001, lot 12
-Christie’s auction, New York, 19 May 1988, lot 72
-Goncalvez Collection, Sotheby’s auction, Monaco, 5 February 1978, lot 68
-Collection of the 5th Earl of Rosebery, Mentmore, Sotheby’s auction, 18 May 1977, lot 15
-Rothschild Collection, Sotheby’s auction, London, 24 November 1972
-Delorme-Collin du Bocage sale, 16 December 2009, lot 182
-Sotheby’s sale, Paris, 14 April 2010, lot 28
Bibliography:
-P. Kjellberg, *Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française*, published by L’Amateur: a clock of similar design from the Louis XIV period is illustrated on page 46, plate B. A clock with harpy-shaped feet from the late Louis XIV period is also illustrated on page 49, plate B.
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