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THBRare Classical Ormolu George Washington Mantel Clock
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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveMay 20, 2023
May 20, 2023 | Lots 1-353 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
French, made for the American market, possibly by Jean-Bapiste Dubuc (1743-1817), dial with Roman numerals set in rectangular gilt bronze case above torch and banner applique with lettering "Washington/First in War, first in Peace, first in the hearts of his Countrymen", surmounted by pyramid with all seeing eye, case flanked by gilt bronze figure of George Washington in military dress, atop rectangular base with central scene of Washington and Cincinnatus flanked by palm fronds, sides with foliate wreath decoration, with pendulum and two keys, 19-1/4 x 14-1/2 x 6 in.
Condition
some surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of spotting and discoloration to bronze, especially at edges of base and feet, wear to gilding at top and back of case, George Washington figure slightly loose on base, dial with scratches, feet slightly loose, not tested for functionality; with detached label from "W. Hough Clock, Watch/& Mathematical Instrument/Maker/Brownsville/PA" inscribed verso "cleaned" with dates 1829 and 1830
As the works in these clocks are largely interchangeable, the works in this example may be associated.
- Provenance
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Summer American Auction, August 3-4, 2002, lot 899; Sotheby's, New York, January 26, 2013, lot 589, sold for $46,875 (accompanied by delivery receipt); Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow
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