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Mostly silver-plated bronze tableware.

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Mostly silver-plated bronze tableware.

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Estim. 2 250 - 2 500 EUR

Poster clock on bracket; France, first half of the nineteenth century. Gilded and chiseled bronze, enameled porcelain and marquetry. It has square Paris type machinery, wire suspension with chime on gong at the hours and half hours. Measurements: 74 x 33 x 20 cm; 31 x 41 x 22 cm. Set of table clock with matching bracket, created in the second half of the nineteenth century, based on the Boulle style models of the Napoleon III period. At that time it was common this look into the glorious past of the France of Louis XIV, of whom André-Charles Boulle was a decorator. From this artist we remember today mainly the type of decoration that we see here, a marquetry of part and counterpart in tortoiseshell and metal, combined with gilded bronze relief applications of great sculptural quality. The clock has an architectural structure of baroque inspiration, with large figurative feet in gilded bronze, with classical motifs, with the lower part of the body vegetalized and curled in the form of a scroll. In the central body the lateral ones present gilded borders, adorned again with classic ornaments, and finally crowns the set an openwork dome topped by a figure in round bulk, an eagle. Also noteworthy for its importance are the reliefs located under the sphere, also representing a bird. The dial has Roman numerals, enameled in cobalt blue on the white background, small pieces embedded in the metal frame, chiseled in the central area. The bracket follows the same style, although its bronzes are of lesser relief, so as not to detract from the main ensemble.

Estim. 2 000 - 2 250 EUR

Table clock; France, late nineteenth century. Burnished and chiseled bronze and enameled porcelain. Missing pieces of machinery and some bronzes are loose. Machinery signed "Vassy Jeure Paris". Measurements: 68 x 50,5 x 14,5 cm. Table clock made of burnished and chiseled bronze with enameled porcelain cup "Beau bleu" in the manner of Sèvres. The piece sits on a golden pedestal base, inspired in its design by classical antique motifs. On the base sit two round figures flanking the sides representing a couple of children. In the center stands the cup with bronze base and porcelain body adorned with two goat heads as a handle, each of them on the sides. The front of the body houses the clock face with Roman numerals in black and gold-colored openwork hands. Finally, the cup has a gilded bronze finial. This type of work was very common in the interior decoration of houses and palaces of the upper class in the nineteenth century. Used to decorate rooms by placing them on tables, chests of drawers, etc., they were highly appreciated both by the nobility and by a certain part of the bourgeoisie (those who aspired to emulate the aristocracy, above all) and were made in practically all the important artistic schools of the time. However, the most valued creations were the French ones for several reasons. First, the quality of their design, always inspired by the artistic innovations of the time and avoiding excessive repetition, with a wide variety of models drawn from different sources (Greek sculptures, mythological themes, contemporary works, etc.). Secondly, for the quality of the materials used: high quality porcelain, well-crafted bronzes of good casting and excellent gilding (techniques that the French government itself always had very controlled so as not to lower their quality or, as a result, the category of their production), metals, sometimes carved and polychromed wood, etc. Parts of the machinery are missing and some bronzes are loose.

Estim. 4 000 - 4 250 EUR

Pair of candlesticks; France, 19th century. Chiseled and burnished bronze with porcelain enameled body. Measurements: 87 x 43 x 40 cm (x2). Pair formed by two candlesticks of seven lights each, all of them made in bronze combined with porcelain in the Sèvres style. Both have the same design that starts from a round base that sits on four legs in the shape of a feline claw. The bronze piece ends with a decoration of stylized and synthetic leaves. From the base there are bronze putti-shaped appliqués, which give way to the handles. The central body of periform format is made of porcelain enameled in blue. This type of work was very common in the interior decoration of upper-class homes and palaces in the 19th century. Used to decorate rooms by placing them on tables, chests of drawers, etc., they were highly appreciated both by the nobility and by a certain part of the bourgeoisie (those who aspired to emulate the aristocracy, above all) and were made in practically all the important artistic schools of the time. However, the most valued creations were the French ones for several reasons. First, the quality of their design, always inspired by the artistic innovations of the time and avoiding excessive repetition, with a wide variety of models drawn from different sources (Greek sculptures, mythological themes, contemporary works, etc.). Secondly, for the quality of the materials used: high quality porcelain, well-crafted bronzes of good casting and excellent gilding (techniques that the French government itself always had very controlled so as not to lower their quality or, as a result, the category of their production), metals, sometimes carved and polychromed wood, etc.

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