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Iep - J. Bacot & H. de Lencquesaing
Furniture, sculpture and works of art (17th, 18th and 19th centuries)
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EMPIRE PENDULUM CLOCK REPRESENTING "THE SACRIFICE FOR LOVE"
Reference: 2010120162
Items 1
Period: Empire Era
Dimensions: 0x0x0
Valuation:
$2,560-$3,200
Gilded bronze pendulum clock with matte and satin finish of "Sacrifice for Love". A vestal figure seated atop a draped slab supporting the movement, maintaining the altar flame for Love. Canine beside her symbolizes fidelity. Smooth, rectangular plinth with four ball feet.
Empire Era.
(Mechanism needs revision).
Height: 45 cm (17-3/4 in.) - Length: 30 cm (11-3/4 in.) - Depth: 13,5 cm (5-1/4 in.).
A similar pendulum clock originating from the Chateau of Saint Cloud, nowadays the Mobilier National, was reproduced on p. 48 in M.F. Dupuy-Baylet, Pendules du Mobilier National 1800-1870, Faton, 2006.
