Lot 711
French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Duport Bronsiers à Paris, c.1810
Lot 711 Details
French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Duport Bronsiers à Paris, c.1810
possibly allegorical of ‘A Rake’s Progress’ modelled with a distraught, dishevelled gentleman tearing his hair out standing amongst champagne basket, broken china and strewn books, beside a cylinder desk inset with signed clock dial all on base with decorative references to theater, comedy and music
height 15.5" — 39.4 cm.
Estimate $3,000-$4,000