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    A CHOPIN À PARIS FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK. Chopin à Paris, Paris, France, circa 1805. Marks: CHOPIN À PARIS (si... (Total: 4 Items)

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    • Paintings, A CHOPIN À PARIS FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK. Chopin à Paris, Paris, France, circa 1805. Marks: CHOPIN À PARIS (si... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Paintings, A CHOPIN À PARIS FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK. Chopin à Paris, Paris, France, circa 1805. Marks: CHOPIN À PARIS (si... (Total: 4 Items)
    Paintings, A CHOPIN À PARIS FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK. Chopin à Paris, Paris, France, circa 1805. Marks: CHOPIN À PARIS (si... (Total: 4 Items) Paintings, A CHOPIN À PARIS FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK. Chopin à Paris, Paris, France, circa 1805. Marks: CHOPIN À PARIS (si... (Total: 4 Items) View More >
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    A CHOPIN À PARIS FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
    Chopin à Paris, Paris, France, circa 1805
    Marks: CHOPIN À PARIS (signed to dial)
    21 x 22 x 5-1/2 inches (53.3 x 55.9 x 14.0 cm)

    Provenance:
    The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust

    The ormolu clock having a circular porcelain dial with Roman numerals and centering two figures, one of a seated Father Time holding an hourglass and reaper, the other a winged putto holding two arrows and a torch at his feet, both set atop an oblong boat with swag drapery, swan bust masts and flanked by serpentine heads with arrow-form tongues, the whole set on a shaped base with a ribbon-tied trident and spade to center and shell-forms above the winged paw feet.

    Condition Report*: Reaper and arrows are removeable, some surface wear to gilt, expected with age, dial face in good condition, without key and pendulum. Heritage Auctions does not guarantee the working condition of the clock mechanism.
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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    June, 2013
    15th Saturday
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