Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH ORIENTALIST ORMOLU MANTEL

A FRENCH ORIENTALIST ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, 19TH CENTURY - A French Orientalist ormolu mantel clock produced in the 19th century, likely for the Greek market. The brilliantly gilt and decorated piece is sat atop a sculpted base with floral and foliate designs, bells, and a patterned rug at bottom with tassels. At the top is a couple in Middle-Eastern clothing sharing a loving embrace. The dial bears painted roman numerals. France, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 17 1/4 in., (43.8 cm.) Condition: Clock mechanism not tested. Wear to numbers on clockface. Good condition overall. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.