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Pendulum Empire Orpheus Charming Animals
Exceptional Empire clock signed Charles LeCompte in Paris.
Represents Orpheus playing the flute surrounded by animals.
Gilding of very high quality in a superb state of conservation.
Frieze representing dragons and the twelve signs of the zodiac.
Miss a little reed on the right.
Enamelled dial, big movement to wire, works empty, lack balance and stamp.
Important dimensions: 55.5 cm high and 45 cm wide
A close model sold for 15,000 euros at Christies:
https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-empire-ormolu-and-patinated-bronze- striking-mantel-6063059-Details.aspx
Represents Orpheus playing the flute surrounded by animals.
Gilding of very high quality in a superb state of conservation.
Frieze representing dragons and the twelve signs of the zodiac.
Miss a little reed on the right.
Enamelled dial, big movement to wire, works empty, lack balance and stamp.
Important dimensions: 55.5 cm high and 45 cm wide
A close model sold for 15,000 euros at Christies:
https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-empire-ormolu-and-patinated-bronze- striking-mantel-6063059-Details.aspx
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