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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 10
Life on the River French. Made circa 1860. Fine, small, 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking clock painting.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
USD 4,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,800 - 3,400
Sold: CHF 4,800
C. Gilt wood framed oil on canvas, featuring a river landscape with figures by an old cottage and a church, the tower of the church with the clock. D. White enamel, radial black Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Black trefoil hands. M. Circular, 88 cm, brass with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, inverted crutch, pendulum with silk suspension, striking on a coiled gong. Dim. 58 x 50 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |