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128 - PORCH CLOCK WITH SPHINXES, in chiselled and gilded bronze, p…
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
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Description
PORCH CLOCK WITH SPHINXES, in chiselled and gilded bronze, patinated bronze, white and black marble; the dial supported by two winged sphinxes, surmounted by a reed bowl and two swans. String-driven movement. Directoire period H.: 50 cm Bibliography: - Pierre KJELLBERG: *La Pendule française*, reproduced on page 337 - TARDY: *La Pendule française*, reproduced on page 364 Note: a model similar to our clock is held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris (inv. 2014.112.29)
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About the sale TREASURES OF THE LOIRE VALLEY
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Auction time 11/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/15/2026 at 7:55 PM
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