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Pendule d’inspiration japonisante d’après le modèle d’Emile-Auguste REIBER (1826-1893) pour l’Escalier de Cristal
in chased and gilded bronze and polychrome enamels, the dial formed by the shell of a turtle climbing a portico to grasp a crab at the cushion. Kanji calligraphy numerals, hands formed by the body of a dragon. Platinum stamped Médaille d'argent Vincenti & Cie 18. H: 60 - W: 30 - D: 14 cm Probably cast by Gustave-Isaac Lévy Wear, minor accidents The design of this clock, of which there are several variations, can be attributed to the ornamentalist Emile-Auguste Reiber, who thus illustrates his infatuation with the arts of the land of the Rising Sun. In addition to oriental motifs, his creations also included oriental production techniques, such as the cloisonné enamels found on our clock...
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Pendule d’inspiration japonisante d’après le modèle d’Emile-Auguste REIBER (1826-1893) pour l’Escalier de Cristal
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