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Monumental Ormolu Bronze Clock Mantel by Maison Marquis Movement by Languereau

$88,000
£67,580.21
€77,446.09
CA$123,882.26
A$138,775.51
CHF 72,180.50
MX$1,692,774.86
NOK 918,953.90
SEK 866,508.03
DKK 578,036.45

About the Item

A very fine and monumental 19th century French ormolu bronze mantel clock by Maison Marquis. The movement by Languereau. Paris, Circa 1855 The dial signed 'Marquis A Paris'; The movement signed 'Maison Marquis, Chaumont Languereau; twin barrel movement with Brocot escapement and rack striking on bell. Maison Marquis, which was elected to the guild of the Rénion des fabricants de bronzes de la ville de Paris in 1844. It is known that in 1839 they began a partnership with the reputable fondeur Chaumont, who served as secretary for the guild in the year of 1832. The collaboration lasted five years before Chaumont's retirement. From their address of 25, rue Chapon, the Maison produced bronzes for clocks, lighting and other objet's d'art. They worked in partnership with the horologist Languereau, who is recorded in 1860 on the Rue St-Louis-au-Marais, Paris. Dimensions: Height 38.5" (97.79 cm) width 23" (58.42 cm) depth 11.5" (29.21 cm)
  • Creator:
    Languereau (Clockmaker),Maison Marquis (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1855
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CM-10261stDibs: LU986221951762

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