A small gilt bronze Directoire timepiece, circa 1795
Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
the clock symbolic of fertility, depicting a mortar giving birth to a putto in a puff of smoke which houses the timepiece, the white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, with an associated watch movement marked 'Baillon Paris' to the back plate, supported on a plinth bearing the applied inscription to the frieze 'Gare La Bombe', supported on four tapering feet
20.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, 6.5 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 |