Sold for:
$431
$431
French Black Slate and Gilt Mantel Clock, mid to late 19th century, the bronze classical male figure with a book reading "L'art D'aimer" or "loving art" in his left hand, sitting atop a rock formation, Roman numeral 3-in. porcelain dial, with pierced gilt hands, black slate midsection with acanthus leaf gilt decorated corners, resting on foliate decorated gilt base with volute formed feet, eight-day, time and countwheel strike mechanism, with silk thread suspension, ht. 18 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-10-28
