Lot Essay
Another example of this model sold Christie's New York, 21 October 2015, lot 240.
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THE CLOCKWORKS BY VICENTI, PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE
THE CLOCKWORKS BY VICENTI, PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, the clock modeled as a putto resting upon an ormolu column the dial inscribed France, the clockworks stamped with Vicenti cache and 'FRANCE / 6783', the candelabra each modeled with a putto holding aloft rose-form candle arms
The clock: 19 ¾ in. (50 cm.) high, 17 ½ in. (44.5 cm.) wide, 7 ¾ in. (19.6 cm.) deep
The candelabra: 21 ¼ in. (54 cm.) high, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) square, the base
THE CLOCKWORKS BY VICENTI, PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, the clock modeled as a putto resting upon an ormolu column the dial inscribed France, the clockworks stamped with Vicenti cache and 'FRANCE / 6783', the candelabra each modeled with a putto holding aloft rose-form candle arms
The clock: 19 ¾ in. (50 cm.) high, 17 ½ in. (44.5 cm.) wide, 7 ¾ in. (19.6 cm.) deep
The candelabra: 21 ¼ in. (54 cm.) high, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) square, the base
Brought to you by
Nathalie Ferneau
Head of Sale, Junior Specialist