Smith & Singer
152

An Ormolu Automaton mantel clock, Le Roy de Paris, circa 1820

$4,000–6,000

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Alternate Views

The case in the form of a twin turreted castle and moat, the French mechanism causing the boat to rock, approximately 61 x 42.5 x 26.5cm including base, clock movement signed.

Accompanied by two winding keys.

  • Lot Sold $11,500 (Hammer Price)
  • $14,375 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

The Barry Stern Collection of Fine Australian and European Paintings, Furniture and Works of Art, Sotheby's Australia, 14 October 1990, lot 153, illustrated
Private Collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above

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Patricia Kontos

Patricia Kontos

Senior Specialist

Jewels ;
Melbourne ;
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Emma Finn

Administrator

Jewels ;
Sydney ;
T: 61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: Emma Finn

 

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