בידספיריט | Napoleon III Marble, Gilt Bronze

Napoleon III Marble, Gilt Bronze & Enamel Mantel Clock, Roger Volyncet Mantes - No Reserve - Keywords: Napoleon III, French Clock, Mantel Clock, Roger Volyncet, Mantes, Gilt Bronze, Marble Clock, Enamel Clock, Champlevé Style, Roman Numerals, French Antiques, 19th Century, Neoclassical, Figural Enamel, Table Clock Summary: Napoleon III period French mantel clock constructed in white marble with gilt bronze mounts and blue and polychrome enamel decoration. Architectural case with scrolling marble elements, applied gilt ornament, decorative chains, and inset enamel panels, including a central figural panel. Surmounted by a pedestal-form marble and gilt bronze urn or tazza with scrolling handles and suspended chains. Circular dial with Roman numeral hour markers, floral decoration, gilt accents, and two winding apertures. Dial marked ‘Roger Volyncet’ and ‘Mantes.’ Raised on a shaped gilt base. This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE. Measurement: Clock: 16 x 14 x 6 in. (40.6 x 35.6 x 15.2 cm.) on base, Candelabras: 19 x 7 x 7 in. (48.3 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm.) approx Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use. Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA's should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.