A RESTORATION PERIOD CLOCK
A RESTORATION PERIOD CLOCK
In patinated and gilt bronze on sienna yellow marble depicting Psyche and a bee with other neoclassical motifs. The engine-turned dial signed 'Gitgau Palais Royale No. 140'.
Guiteau, a pupil of Breguet, was active between 1811-1824.
French circa 1820.
55 x 33 x 13cm
Condition:
Condition: The condition is good. Some small chips to the front of the marble base. The movement is in working order but has not been tested for time.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A RESTORATION PERIOD CLOCK
In patinated and gilt bronze on sienna yellow marble depicting Psyche and a bee with other neoclassical motifs. The engine-turned dial signed 'Gitgau Palais Royale No. 140'.
Guiteau, a pupil of Breguet, was active between 1811-1824.
French circa 1820.
55 x 33 x 13cm
Condition:
Condition: The condition is good. Some small chips to the front of the marble base. The movement is in working order but has not been tested for time.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
