Ref.10988
Antique fireback with French coat of arms and rich decor with cupids, 17th century

This antique fireback was made in the 17th century. It is decorated with the French coat of arms - three fleurs-de-lis surmounted by a crown - and a rich decoration. Two cupidons are in the upper corners while two winged women frame the arms. A solar figure is represented in the center.

Ref.11286
Gilded bronze clock, signed LEROLLE Frères Paris, showing Minerva presenting her shield

Important antique gilt bronze clock showing Ceres at the feet of Minerva presenting her shield. The dial located in an oval shield with enamelled cartridges is signed "Lerolle Fres Paris" . Louis Lerolle (1813-1875), ceded his house, a bronze foundry, to his sons, Édouard-François and Camille in 1849, who then became Lerolle brothers . At the 1849 Exhibition of Agricultural and Industrial Products in Paris, they won a silver medal. They participated in major exhibitions of the second half of the 19th century, including the World's Fair of 1867. Trained as sculptors, most of their works of art, including clocks, strongly reflect this taste for the sculptural aspect, as witness this important clock.

Ref.10564
Porcelain and gilded bronze clock set with griffin

Clock set consisting of five pieces, a clock and two pairs of cassolettes, made in gilded bronze and porcelain in the 19th century. Two winged griffins adorn the upper part of the clock, while the protomes of griffins are found on the handles of the cassolettes. The syncretism of various stylistic influences is characteristic of the Napoleon III style.

Ref.13351
Set clock in Carrara marble taking the shape of a mantel

This set clock is a work from the late 19th century made of Carrara marble and signed on the back "A. Violette". The clock takes the shape of a Louis XV style mantel with three shells that we find on the center of the serpentine header and on the top of the jambs. It also shows a inlay decoration of Vert de Mer and Sienna yellow marbles on the facade and the sides. The dial on the center, signed "Rigaud Paris", is encircled by a beautiful stars garlands meticulously sculpted and surmounts the inscription "Souvenir". Two cups also sculpted in Carrara marble ans resting on octogonal feet accompany the clock.