An Important Napoleon III French Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by
VICTOR PAILLARD (1805-1886)

A clock of this Caliber and Beauty does not come by every so often. The artist is very well listed & well known in the Decorative arts and collectibles market.

The urn-shaped Case with pomegranate finial, flanked by classical allegorical figures.

One figure holding a globe and the other a book resembling Literature and Geography.

THE ITEM HAS NOT BEEN RE-GILDED. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL GOLD.

INSCRIBED: VICTOR PAILLARD FT.DE BRONZES A PARIS.

DIMENSIONS: H: 27" W: 23" W: 11"

On a white enamel dial, with twin train movement and bell strike.
The case stamped V.P., beneath a crown.


Christies New York, NY, USA

Auction Date: April 20, 2005 lot# 310

Auction Title: 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics

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