KELLER AND GUÉRIN IN LUNÉVILLE "Chien de Fô, chimère et monstre marin" (Dog of Fô, chimera and sea monster) Ornamental clock with decoration in relief, high relief and in the round. Proof in polychrome enameled ceramics and kiln-fired gold. Complete with original dial and movement. Circa 1880. Unmarked. H.: 39 cm, W.: 39 cm, D.: 17 cm. (The rear glass protecting the movement is damaged, the tip of the raptor's beak is missing). Related work : Nabécor Enchères sale, Nancy, March 25, 2017 - An identical clock model presented at this sale (lot 272) with the faïencerie's monogram mark. Provenance: Important Art Nouveau collection from Bordeaux.

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