Antique French Neoclassical Silvered and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock from Lemerle Charpentier

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This magnificent figurative silvered bronze and variegated rouge marble mantel clock from Lemerle Charpentier et Cie of Paris dates from the last quarter of the 19th century.  Measures:  34.5 in high, 28 in wide and 12 in deep (87 by 71 by 30 cm).  This influential firm, originally was originally located at 8, Rue Charlot in Paris as early as 1860.  According to Sotheby's, they exhibited mantle clocks similar to this one, and other decorative art objects, at the Paris Expositon Universelle of 1878.  Their signature piece at this exhibition was an extraordinary example of Piat's grande horloge, an example of which sold at Sotheby's in New York on April 26, 2006 in lot 105 for $329,600. 

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-2086
Quantity
1
Category
Furniture & Furnishings
SubCategory
Clocks
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
19th Century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
28.00 x 34.50 x 12.00
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Very Good
Material
bronze