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102 - A large, magnificent Meissen pendulum clock crowned by Zeus on a pedestal. A rock-like mound, curved on volute-shaped legs and adorned with sculpted flowers and leaves. In the foreground, Hades is kneeling, chaining the aged ferryman Charon. The clock case is crafted in a baluster shape. Zeus is enthroned atop a naturalistic cloud crown, holding a bundle of lightning in his left hand and a scepter in his right, with the winged eagle at his feet. Matching base supported by four volute feet, decorated with relief flowers, insects, and scattered blossoms. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Model No. 1047. Unspecified condition; restored; Round clock case with black Roman numerals on an enamel dial; pendulum movement by Blot & Drouard, Paris, glazed on the reverse. Sword mark. Height 73 cm. Height 14 cm. Base 52 cm x 30 cm. Total height 83.5 cm.
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A large, magnificent Meissen pendulum clock crowned by Zeus on a pedestal. A rock-like mound, curved on volute-shaped legs and adorned with sculpted flowers and leaves. In the foreground, Hades is kneeling, chaining the aged ferryman Charon. The clock case is crafted in a baluster shape. Zeus is enthroned atop a naturalistic cloud crown, holding a bundle of lightning in his left hand and a scepter in his right, with the winged eagle at his feet. Matching base supported by four volute feet, decorated with relief flowers, insects, and scattered blossoms. Polychrome painting with gold accents. Model No. 1047. Unspecified condition; restored; Round clock case with black Roman numerals on an enamel dial; pendulum movement by Blot & Drouard, Paris, glazed on the reverse. Sword mark. Height 73 cm. Height 14 cm. Base 52 cm x 30 cm. Total height 83.5 cm. See Berling, Festschrift, fig. 136 and fig. 141. A large table clock with mythological figures on the base. Slightly chipped. Restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Second half of the 19th century.
Auction details
International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
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