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An empire mantel clock "AU PORTEFAIX" after Jean andre reiche

$15,000
£11,214.52
€12,909.05
CA$21,043.54
A$22,916.84
CHF 12,041.47
MX$279,946.40
NOK 149,561.80
SEK 141,430.81
DKK 96,362.11

About the Item

MANTEL CLOCK "Au bon sauvage" or "PORTEFAIX", late Empire, after a design by J.A. REICHE (Jean-Andre Reiche, 1752-1817), Paris, 19th century. Gilt and blackened bronze with brass. Enamel dial and anchor escapement . Gilt mounts and applications. 28x10x37 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Ormolu,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Harrington Park, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10453245073942

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