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A gilded, chiselled bronze CLOCK, known as ‘The Return of Lo…
See original version (French)
99
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A gilded, chiselled bronze CLOCK, known as ‘The Return of Lo…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
A gilded, chiselled bronze CLOCK, known as ‘The Return of Love’ or ‘The Bird-Mourner’: a young woman in the classical style, leaning against the cabinet, mourns the death of her dove, whilst a cupid consoles her by offering her another dove, a symbol of love reborn.
The rectangular black marble plinth is edged with an interlaced frieze on a white marble base and supported by spindle-shaped feet.
Enamelled dial with Arabic numerals (minor chips) (with its key)
Designed by the bronze artist Vion.
Louis XVI period.
Height: 30 cm; Width: 22.5 cm; Depth: 11.5 cm
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Antiques for Sale – Decorative Items – Various Collections
Auction location
Auction time
09/10/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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