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248 - A chiselled and gilded bronze clock known as the ‘astronomy …
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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Description
A chiselled and gilded bronze clock known as the ‘astronomy lesson’ clock, decorated with two young women seated in Etruscan-style armchairs, consulting books, an armillary sphere and a map. They are leaning on a draped table supporting the dial, signed by Lefévre, successor to De Belle in Paris. It rests on a base decorated with putti supporting a quiver of scientific instruments flanked by a telescope and a world map. Six small spindle-shaped feet. Empire period. Attributed to Claude Galle (1759–1815) after a drawing by Jean-André Reiche (1752–1817). H. 34 cm – W. 38 cm – D. 12 cm (damage and missing parts; sphere needs reattaching) Note: The bronze case is based on a drawing by Jean-André Reiche, dated 1807 and bearing the inscription: “La Leçon d’Astronomie – 1807 – 125 by Reiche”, held in the Print Room of the National Library in Paris. The album in which it appears contains drawings of clocks deposited between 1807 and 1809 for the purpose of protecting the designs.
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Auction time 10/30/2026 at 11:00 AM
Lot description modified on 10/13/2026 at 7:31 PM
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