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French Louis XV Porcelain Patinated Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Hottot Japy Freres

$5,500
£4,215.08
€4,844.50
CA$7,725.02
A$8,645.72
CHF 4,525.73
MX$105,029.86
NOK 57,465.23
SEK 54,228.26
DKK 36,148.48

About the Item

A fabulous French antique, circa 1850, Sevres style porcelain mounted gilt metal mantel clock by Parisian sculptor and merchant Louis Hottot (1829-1905), with stamped Japy Freres silk thread suspension movement. Born in Paris, France, in the mid-19th century, gilt ormolu and patinated verdigris-like bronze, styled in luxurious 18th century Louis XV taste, surmounted by allegorical female figural sculpture representative of the arts, atop ornately shaped exuberantly decorated sculptural Rocaille case, mounted with a pair of celeste blue paste Sèvres style porcelain plaques featuring hand-painted putti cherubs, flanking circular white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, not operating time and strike movement with silk thread suspension, stamped Japy Freres, Hottot a Paris, rising on stylized scroll feet. Sure to add a touch of fine luxurious grand splendor, classic elegance, and refined sophistication to any space. Marks: Works stamped "HOTTOT A PARIS" Louis Hottot, circa 1829, Parisian sculptor and clock merchant. Works stamped with Japy Freres cachet, reads "JAPY FRERES MEDAILLES D'OR 1823 27 34 39 44 49 ANNEES" Works stamped "2412" "48" Porcelain panels, verso inscribed "PEINTURE ENFANTS HOTTOT" Back left case stamped with stylized "96" within circle Dimensions: (approx) 16.25" High, 14.25" Wide, 5.5" Deep, 9.5lbs Condition: This exceptional example presents splendidly with beautifully aged patina. Typical wear consistent with age, including minor enamel loss to dial. Nothing that detracts from the aesthetics but only adds to the overall authenticity, sophisticated antique character, elegant warmth, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over long periods of time. The movement has been overwound and is not functional, lacking bell, retaining original pendulum. Key included.
  • Creator:
    Louis Hottot (Sculptor),Japy Frères (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Great 175 year old antique condition. Presents splendidly with beautifully aged patina. Typical wear consistent with age, including minor enamel loss to dial, chip to porcelain, overwound and not functional, lacking bell, pendulum and key included.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977232543932

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