Bidspirit auction | Charpentier Bronze & Marble Clock

Charpentier Bronze & Marble Clock Garniture - Maker/Artist: Charpentier & Cie. Origin: Paris, France Date: Circa 1860-1875 Period/Style: Napoleon III, Louis XVI revival Materials: Gilt and patinated bronze, white marble, enamel dial and brass movement Form: Three-piece figural clock garniture Description: Substantial French three-piece garniture by Charpentier & Cie., comprising a figural mantel clock and two seven-light candelabra. A patinated bronze seated woman in classical drapery holds an open book beside a gilt architectural clockcase with floral cresting. The white enamel dial has blue Roman numerals, Arabic minutes and pierced gilt hands. A rounded marble plinth carries scrolling foliate mounts and toupie feet. Each companion candelabrum has a seated putto supporting acanthus scroll branches above a conforming gilt-mounted marble base. Marks: Dial marked CHARPENTIER & CIE / Bronziers / PARIS / RUE CHARLOT 8. Movement stamped CHARPENTIER / FT DE BRONZES / 291 / A PARIS. Dimensions: Clock: 19.5 in. H, 29 in. W, 8 in. D. Candelabra: 35 in. H, 14 in. diameter, each. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered rubbing, oxidation and losses to gilding, particularly to the rear clockcase. Minor marks to marble and enamel dial. Slight variations in candle-arm alignment. Bell and movement present. Running and striking operation untested. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 19.5 x 29 x 8 in