372 - A MAGNIFICENT MANTEL CLOCK Russian, St. Petersburg, Charles Auguste Bertault, 1893–1902 Gilded bronze, enameled plaques with Roman numerals, glazed door. The dial is inscribed with “Ch. Bertault” and “St. Petersbourg”; the lower left corner of the base bears the Cyrillic foundry stamp “Cast by K. Berto.” The richly ornamented architectural case is decorated with masks, caryatids, and ornamental motifs. 66 cm high. Charles (Karl) Bertault was among the renowned manufacturers of art bronzes in Russia in the late 19th century. Born in France, Bertault came to St. Petersburg in 1886 and initially worked with Félix Chopin. Following Chopin’s death in 1892, he continued production under his own name. His workshop produced high-quality sculptures and decorative bronzes, including works based on models by prominent Russian sculptors.

A MAGNIFICENT MANTEL CLOCK Russian, St. Petersburg, Charles Auguste Bertault, 1893–1902 Gilded bronze, enameled plaques with Roman numerals, glazed door. The dial is inscribed with “Ch. Bertault” and “St. Petersbourg”; the lower left corner of the base bears the Cyrillic foundry stamp “Cast by K. Berto.” The richly ornamented architectural case is decorated with masks, caryatids, and ornamental motifs. 66 cm high. Charles (Karl) Bertault was among the renowned manufacturers of art bronzes in Russia in the late 19th century. Born in France, Bertault came to St. Petersburg in 1886 and initially worked with Félix Chopin. Following Chopin’s death in 1892, he continued production under his own name. His workshop produced high-quality sculptures and decorative bronzes, including works based on models by prominent Russian sculptors. OPULENT MANOR CLOCK Russia, St. Petersburg, Charles Auguste Bertault, 1893–1902 Bronze, gilded, enameled Roman numeral plaques, with glass door. H. 66 cm. Marked “Ch. Bertault” and “St. Petersbourg” on the dial; Cyrillic foundry mark “Gegossen von K. Berto” on the lower left of the base. Richly decorated architectural body with mascarons, caryatids, and ornaments. The St. Petersburg bronze foundry of Charles (Karl) Bertault was among the most renowned manufacturers of artistic bronzes in the late 19th century. Bertault, a native of France, arrived in St. Petersburg in 1886 and initially collaborated with Félix Chopin. After Chopin’s death in 1892, he continued production under his own name. The workshop produced high-quality sculptures and decorative bronzes, including works based on models by prominent Russian sculptors.