August 29-30, 2018 Fine Art, Asian & Antiques
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/29/2018
Probably late 19th century. After Albert Ernest Carrier Belluse (1824 - 1887). Signed "A. CARRIER" on bottom of cape, proper left side. Depicting Christopher Columbus beside a ship's captain within which is fitted a clock. The French clock with bevel glass door opening to an enamel dial with Arabic chaptering. The hole overlaid with fine gilt metal work tracery. The clock with 8 day movement striking on a bell. Brass back plate stamped with maker's name. Serial no. 47748. Clock is offered with pendulum. Movement appears clean and intact. The whole mounted on a deep, molded black marble plinth. Surfaces retain a very good patina. One flange of anchor with split at rear of sculpture, one arm of capstan at rear of clock is absent, otherwise in very good condition.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Item Dimensions: 31" x 17".