Live Auction 14227The Collector: Silver,19th Century Furniture, Sculpture & Works of Art
A LARGE LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT AND PATINATED-BRONZE PENDULE A CERCLES TOURNANTS
Lot 481 Important 19th Century Furniture & Works of Art from a Private Collection (Lots 481-486)

A LARGE LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT AND PATINATED-BRONZE PENDULE A CERCLES TOURNANTS

CIRCA 1840

Closed16 November 2017

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GBP 47,500

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A LARGE LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT AND PATINATED-BRONZE PENDULE A CERCLES TOURNANTS
CIRCA 1840
Modelled as three classical figures supporting a globe surrounded with a band with symbols of the zodiac and set with with turning dials, on a base set with three putti emblematic of the arts and sciences, the dial inscribed 'Ferdinand Berthoud / Paris'
41 ½ n. (105.5 cm.) high

Property from a West Coast Private Collection; Sotheby's, New York, 14-15 April 2008, lot 422 ($157,000).

Specialist note

This large and impressive figural mantel clock is a celebration of Classical antiquity. The three deities represent astronomy, geography and navigation. Around the base are seated putto representing painting, sculpture and architecture.