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Lot 788:

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French Figural Bronze Black Marble Fireplace Clock Garniture 19th C.

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Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,000 - $2,000

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Description

Keywords: Classical Woman, Seated Figure, Water Carrier, Gilt Trim, Roman Numerals, Lion Mask, Mantel Set, Patina

Summary:
Important French three-piece fireplace garniture in black marble and bronze, second half of the 19th century. The central clock surmounted by a seated woman in classical drapery in brown patina bronze, the black marble case with gilt bronze trim, star inlay, a gilt Roman numeral bezel on a black dial, lion-mask side handles, and gilt paw feet. With a pair of figural candelabras, each with a standing female water carrier in brown patina bronze supporting the candle arms above, on black marble bases with gilt trim.
Measurements: Clock: 18 x 15 1/2 x 8 in. (45.7 x 39.4 x 20.3 cm.), Candelabras: 22 1/2 x 9 x 9 in. (57.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.