EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBFrench Renaissance Style Ormolu Clock and Garniture
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveJan 25, 2025
Live Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,200+ lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale begins Sat. Jan. 25 at 9 AM with lots #1-783 and continues Sun. Jan. 26 at 1 PM with lots #784-1261 (separate catalog). Estates represented include Gertrude S. Caldwell, Nashville; John Z. C. Thomas, Knoxville; Dr. Larry Wolfe, Nashville; Norman Luboff; plus the collection of Jon E. Jones, Cookeville, and deaccessioned art from the Hunter Museum, Vanderbilt University Museum, the Memphis-Brooks Museum, and more. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
View Full Catalog (782)
- Lot Description
Monumental Gilt bronze Renaissance Revival Clock and Garniture Set, retailed by Fis Gautier, Paris, the clock works signed Japy Freres. The clock with 3 1/2" dial mounted with enamel Roman numerals within a block form case on octagonal plinth, cast at the sides with portrait medallions of French Kings Henry IV and Louis XIII, the corners cast with child terme figures with crossed arms and bowed heads. The clock is surmounted by an urn with bifurcated angular handles, having a lid with female figure holding a shield. Brass works are stamped with Japy Freres medallion and "1777". The clock is accompanied by a pair of ten-light candelabra, each having three-tiered candle arms with fluted and acanthus overlaid stems ending in urn form candle cups with removable bobeches; each candelabrum rests on a triparte base cast with stylized dolphin heads. Each item approximately 33"H x 15"W x 15"W. French, fourth quarter 19th century.
Condition
Bronze elements are in overall very good condition with scattered minor dark spots of oxidation; one 1" area of wear/oxidation to cherub head on clock; small area of abrasion to figure's shield on urn lid. Glass clock cover has become detached. One arm of clock works also detached. Clock works not currently functioning. Key present.
- Provenance
The collection of Jon E. Jones, Cookeville, TN, by descent from Robert "Bob" Jones, Jr., former President and Chancellor of Bob Jones University.
- Shipping Info
-
The UPS Store of Bearden 865-584-0081 (press 5), fax 865-584-0094 store2630@theupsstore.com Click to get a quote
The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville Contact – Eve 865-951-2499 store6461@theupsstore.com
John & Max Express LLC NOTE: large items & white glove delivery services only (driving range limitations may apply) Contact – Dina 865-230-1568 johnmaxexpress@gmail.com
-
- Payment & Auction Policies
-
Available payment options
Payment must be received no later than five (5) days after the sale.
If paying with a credit card, a 3% credit card processing fee will be applied to the final sales price (i.e. hammer price + buyer's premium + applicable taxes). If you have a credit card on file with Case, any winning bids will be automatically charged (up to $3000) along with applicable fees 72 hours after you receive your invoice unless other arrangements have been made.
If paying with wire transfer, please use the following information:
Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
Account #: NOT DISCLOSED (please refer to your invoice email for the Deposit Account Number or contact us )
-
-
- Buyer's Premium
