AN IMPORTANT FRENCH LOUIS XVI PERIOD BRONZE CLOCK BY PIERRE-FRANCOIS-GASTON JOLLY
AN IMPORTANT FRENCH XVI PERIOD BRONZE CLOCK AND CANDLEABRA GARNITURE BY PIERRE-FRANCOIS-GASTON JOLLY
The dial signed 'Gaston Jolly a Paria' probably executed by the master enameller Joseph Coteau, (1740-1812). Jolly was received into the guild of master horologers in Paris in 1784 and produced some of the finest clocks of the late 18th to early 19th centuries. The fine gilt and patinated bronze neoclassical cases, such as this example, were often supplied by the master bronziers, Robert and Jean Baptiste Osmond.
French circa 1790.
44 x 22 x 13cm
Condition:
Condition: The condition is very good. There appears to be no visible signs of repair or damage to the metal work. 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.
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AN IMPORTANT FRENCH XVI PERIOD BRONZE CLOCK AND CANDLEABRA GARNITURE BY PIERRE-FRANCOIS-GASTON JOLLY
The dial signed 'Gaston Jolly a Paria' probably executed by the master enameller Joseph Coteau, (1740-1812). Jolly was received into the guild of master horologers in Paris in 1784 and produced some of the finest clocks of the late 18th to early 19th centuries. The fine gilt and patinated bronze neoclassical cases, such as this example, were often supplied by the master bronziers, Robert and Jean Baptiste Osmond.
French circa 1790.
44 x 22 x 13cm
Condition:
Condition: The condition is very good. There appears to be no visible signs of repair or damage to the metal work. 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.
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