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FRANCE Title: Magnificent Bronze Pendulum Clock "L'amour alimentant la vie." Date: 19th century Material: Fire-gilded bronze, with a combination of matte and glossy finishes. Enamel, etc. Dimensions: 49 x 37 x 14 cm. Description: On a rectangular, gilt base with bun feet and delicately molded ornamental decoration, Cupid is seated on the rectangular clock case, with a large lyre to his right. He is facing a burning oil lamp. The front of the base features a central medallion with an antique-style mascaron, flanked by symmetrical palmette, tendril, and floral ornaments. Round pendulum clockwork with thread suspension; hour and half-hour chime on a bell. The square clock case has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes Condition: The jug and quill that Cupid should be holding are missing Provenance: - Private collection, Northern Germany Literature: Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel. Vergoldete Bronzen, vol. 1. Munich 1986. For this type, see p. 398 ff., 5.18.21 Estimated shipping costs for this lot: This lot is not suitable for parcel shipping. Transport is only possible via a shipping company after consultation following the auction. Additional shipping insurance Shipping insurance up to a total invoice amount of 25,000 euros: max. 41.65 euros over a total invoice amount of 25,000 euros: 1.8 per thousand USA by individual arrangement after the auction. #France #Clocks.
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