A French bronze and ormolu elephant clock, late 19th century
Estimate $9,000 – $11,000
modelled as a standing bronze elephant supporting the drum case, surmounted by an ormolu child resting on rockwork with grapes, raised on an ormolu floral scroll work base, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, signed 'Costain/A Paris/Grie de la Madeleine' with two train chiming movement striking on a bell
53 cm high, 45 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |