Louis XV Ormolu Cartel Clock by Jean Antoine Voisin
French (Paris), 1750-90. An ormolu cartel clock having a Rococo case decorated with c-scrolls and surmounted by two cherubs, with an enameled dial, signed Voisin Fils A Paris on dial and works. Having an eight-inch porcelain dial with eight day time and strike movement and silk thread suspension; ht. 29, wd. 15 in.
Provenance: Property Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Condition Report: Missing striking gears and bell. Some breaks and cracks to case, including hand of one putto.
Cowan's does not guarantee the working condition of this clock. Movement is restorable.
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French (Paris), 1750-90. An ormolu cartel clock having a Rococo case decorated with c-scrolls and surmounted by two cherubs, with an enameled dial, signed Voisin Fils A Paris on dial and works. Having an eight-inch porcelain dial with eight day time and strike movement and silk thread suspension; ht. 29, wd. 15 in.
Provenance: Property Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Condition Report: Missing striking gears and bell. Some breaks and cracks to case, including hand of one putto.
Cowan's does not guarantee the working condition of this clock. Movement is restorable.