Unusual Three-Piece Chinese Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Clock Garniture, 19th century, comprised of a gilt-bronze scroll and foliate stand centered by a porcelain-mounted clock flanked by two porcelain Foo dogs and scrolling foliage mounted with porcelain flowers in the Mennecy-Vincennes manner, accented by two porcelain Foo cubs on gilt-bronze bases, the porcelain all glazed in a rich Kingfisher blue glaze, the foliate-scrolled gilt-bronze mounts in the Louis XV style, the porcelain flowerheads on gilt-brass stems with cut and gilded brass foliage, also in the Louis XV style, clock h. 14-1/2″, w. 13-1/2″, Foo cubs h. 2-1/2″, w. 4-1/4″.
Condition report
In overall fair condition – male Foo dog lacking his brocade ball and having a glass replacement – chip to one ear of female Foo dog – scattered losses and chips to porcelain flowers – clock not seated correctly in porcelain mounting.
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