Large violin-shaped cartel and bracket in European "Martin brothers" varnished wood, decorated with polychrome flowers on a red background.
The dial with thirteen enameled cartouches is signed J.B. du Tertre in Paris.
Rich ornamentation in chased ormolu in rocaille style: acanthus leaves on the shoulders, continuing at the bottom with large scrolled clasps.
Louis XV period
H. 130 cm - W. 47 cm - D. 23 cm
(Accidents and restorations: varnish chips all over the console and cartel and cracks. Includes key and pendulum).
Live Monday 23 March・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 272

Large violin-shaped cartel and bracket in European "Martin brothers" varnished wood, decorated with polychrome flowers on a red background. The dial with thirteen enameled cartouches is signed J.B. du Tertre in Paris. Rich ornamentation in chased ormolu in rocaille style: acanthus leaves on the shoulders, continuing at the bottom with large scrolled clasps. Louis XV period H. 130 cm - W. 47 cm - D. 23 cm (Accidents and restorations: varnish chips all over the console and cartel and cracks. Includes key and pendulum).

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€1,950
Buyer's premium
30%
Large violin-shaped cartel and bracket in European "Martin brothers" varnished wood, decorated with polychrome flowers on a red background. The dial with thirteen enameled cartouches is signed J.B. du Tertre in Paris. Rich ornamentation in chased ormolu in rocaille style: acanthus leaves on the shoulders, continuing at the bottom with large scrolled clasps. Louis XV period H. 130 cm - W. 47 cm - D. 23 cm (Accidents and restorations: varnish chips all over the console and cartel and cracks. Includes key and pendulum).
Sale Monday 23 March・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris