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140 - Impressive gilded and patinated bronze CLOCK case, depicting allegorical figures of Astronomy and Geography seated at the foot of a vase adorned with foliage, resting on six glazed feet
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Impressive gilded and patinated bronze CLOCK case, depicting allegorical figures of Astronomy and Geography seated at the foot of a vase adorned with foliage, resting on six glazed feet Louis XVI style, late 19th century H.: 67.5 cm W.: 61 cm D.: 33 cm (some damage; the movement and dial are missing; two feet need to be reattached) This is a reproduction of the model attributed to Etienne Martincourt, one of which was delivered to Louis XVI for the Council Chamber at the Tuileries Bibliography: - P. Kjelberg, *Encyclopédie de la pendule française*, similar model reproduced on p. 215 - H. Ottomeyer, *Vergoldete Bronzen*, similar model reproduced in Vol. I, p. 181, fig. 3.7.10
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