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Antique Louis XVI Style Malachite Gilt Bronze Tallcase Clock After Riesener

$38,500
£28,978.98
€33,330.73
CA$54,172.30
A$59,390.50
CHF 31,125.64
MX$721,234.39
NOK 388,330.23
SEK 367,501.93
DKK 248,772.98

About the Item

Magnificent antique (mid to late 19th century) tallcase grandfather clock after the original French Louis XVI period design by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), with finely cast ormolu gilt bronze mounts and malachite veneer. 88 3/4 by 21 by 14 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88.75 in (225.43 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Bronze and glass door over dial missing. Scattered small veneer losses, plus scuffs, scratches, nicks and oxidation and rubbing wear to the gilt surfaces. Scattered paint losses to the painted metal dial. Clock movement not tested.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8384246037512

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