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C2134 | Important Decorative Art

Sun, Mar 14, 2021 04:30PM EDT
Lot 24

A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU THREE PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE

Estimate: $7,250 - $10,000

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Description: A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU THREE PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE The group after a model by Emile Herbert, the movement by J. Lefebure & Fils and Japy Frères, Paris, last quarter 19th Century, comprising a clock and two five light candelabra, the clock surmounted by a maiden and putto, signed 'E. Herbert', with twin barrel movement, Brocot suspension, rack striking to bell, the movement signed 'J. LEFEBURE & FILS/PARIS' and '728', with Japy Frères cachet, the candelabra en suite each with bulbous support terminating in a bust, all cast with lions pelts, on paw feet.(clock h 12.5'/62cm x w 12¼'/31cm x deep 9¾'/25cm) (candelabra h 24.5'/62cm) Size: clock h 12.5'/62cm x w 12¼'/31cm x deep 9¾'/25cm candelabra h 24.5'/62cm