A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL CLOCK, CUPID AND MAIDEN



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Sold Price: [Subscribe to view] Sold Date: 5:30 PM PT - Sep 26th, 2006

first half 20th century, the circular dial with arabic chapters signed Beauvais, within a faux porphyry fountain, bearing a pastille marked Federation/Francaise/Paris/Made in France surmounted by Cupid and flanked by a maiden, the base bearing a plaque inscribed La Confidence/Par Peron, over a cushon molded verde antico marble base on foliate-cast feet; overall: , 28 H x 12.75 W x 8 D

Condition report

Note/Condition: General marks and scratches overall. With rubbing to surface patination overall revealing lighter surface underneath. Cupid with one wing reattached. Dirt accumulation to surface overall. The movement stamped 17181. Working condition unknown and not guaranteed. One winding key. PLEASE NOTE: John Moran Auctioneers, Inc carefully examines the condition of each item we offer for auction, and every effort is made to accurately describe condition to prospective buyers. However, our employees are not qualified to prepare comprehensive condition reports. Conditions(s) may exist on a lot of which we are unaware. Prospective buyers are reminded that each lot is sold AS-IS.

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