Painting-Music clock Mid-19th century Lively country conversation at the foot of a religious building, whose steeple supports the enameled face of a clock. In the distance, harbour buildings fade into a distant mist. The clock triggers a chime on four gongs as it passes. A snuffbox-type music system by Jules Cuendet, winding by pulling, plays two tunes. The connection with the clock needs to be revised. The pendulum and winding keys are present. 41 x 52 cm (Mechanisms to be cleaned. Small chips to the enamelled dial. Cracked paint and a piece on the back of the canvas, wear and rubbing).
Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€560
Buyer's premium
29%
Painting-Music clock
Mid-19th century
Lively country conversation at the foot of a religious building, whose steeple supports the enameled face of a clock. In the distance, harbour buildings fade into a distant mist.
The clock triggers a chime on four gongs as it passes. A snuffbox-type music system by Jules Cuendet, winding by pulling, plays two tunes. The connection with the clock needs to be revised.
The pendulum and winding keys are present.
41 x 52 cm
(Mechanisms to be cleaned. Small chips to the enamelled dial. Cracked paint and a piece on the back of the canvas, wear and rubbing).
Sale
Sunday 28 January 2024・18:00 (Europe/Paris)
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80 rue du Rocher
75008 Paris