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Lot 166 · Musical Instruments

Circa 1785

Louis Xvi Ormolu Mantel Clock

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Estimate
$25,000–$35,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, London (South Kensington) · 30 April 1999
Record ID
TB-2026-6251451
Record
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Louis Xvi Ormolu Mantel Clock, CIRCA 1785. Christie's, 30 Apr 1999, lot 166. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6251451.

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From the same sale Musical Instruments · Apr 1999

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1785, of the Model Employed by David Roentgen and Jean-Henri Reisener A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU OVAL WALL PLAQUE $5,000–$8,000
Circa 1710 A LOUIS XIV ORMOLU CANDLE-SNUFFER AND TRAY $4,000–$6,000
Circa 1710 A LOUIS XIV ORMOLU FLAMBEAU DE MAIN $5,000–$8,000
Circa 1710 A PAIR OF LOUIS XIV LACQUERED-BRONZE CANDLESTICKS $5,000–$7,000
Circa 1720 A REGENCE BRASS-MOUNTED AND GILT-TOOLED LEATHER CASKET $2,000–$3,000
The Ormolu Circa 1750, the Porcelain Kangxi (1662-1722) A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED CHINESE TURQUOISE PORCELAIN POT-POURRI VASES AND COVERS $30,000–$50,000

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ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Louis Xv Giltwood Console Table Circa 1780 $56,767 Christie's, Dec 2009
Louis Xvi Ormolu Mantel Clock Signed 'Ridel a Paris', Circa 1785 Christie's, May 2006
An Aubusson Carpet Untitled Sotheby's, Dec 2007
A Louis Xv Ormolu Cartel Clock Circa 1745, the Movement by Charles Balthazar, the Dial Late Christie's, Jun 2016
Louis Xvi Ormolu Mantel Clock The Movement by Henri Voisin, the Case Probably by Etienne M Christie's, Dec 2008
A Régence Giltwood Mirror Early 18Th Century Christie's, Jul 2006
An Aubusson Carpet France, Late 19Th Century Christie's, May 2003
Louis Xvi Ormolu Mantel Clock The Case by Osmond, the Movement by Robin, Late 18Th Century Christie's, Dec 2004

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