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OUEST ENCHERES PUBLIQUES NANTES & RENNES

425 - A clock in Sienese marble and black-patinated bronze depicti…
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Estimate €300 - €500
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Description
A clock in Sienese marble and black-patinated bronze depicting Venus crouching on a tortoise, by Antoine Coysevox (1640–1720). The dial displays the hours in Roman numerals, with the bezel shaped to resemble a snake. The quadrangular base rests on stylised shell-shaped feet (with chips and missing sections). First half of the 19th century. Height: 67 cm – Width: cm – Depth: 22 cm Also included: A small bowl in the same style. Height: 27 cm – Width: 11.3 cm Originally created for the North Parterre at Versailles and now housed in the Louvre, Coysevox’s Crouching Venus is inspired by the Venus of Lely held at the British Museum. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Quintessence IV – Part 2: Furniture & Works of Art
Auction location
Auction time 10/17/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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