1916373

French Empire Bronze And Ormolu Figural Statue #1916373

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French Empire Bronze And Ormolu Figural Statue #1916373
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From the Estate of Robert L. Reese a Prominent Collector/Artist for Over 20 Years
Miami/Atlanta area</em></td>
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A fine French 2nd Empire ormolu or gilt bronze and
patinated bronze figural statue clock by Planchon.
French, Circa: 1800's. Measuring: 19" high by 6.75"
across the base. Weight: 25 pounds.
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The bronze clock in the form of a female maiden in the
Egyptian manner supports the ormolu mounted
movement within the folds of her garment. The figure is
mounted and rests upon an ormolu and deep lavender
marble plinth. Movement signed "Planchon a Paris" on
enamel dial. Movement impressed "PLANCHON
PARIS". The time only platform escapement movement
is designed to slide in and out at will and carefully locks
into place with a slight turn clock wise. <BR><BR>

Lost wax method of bronze casting. Hand chasing and
chiseling of the surface. Original patina present and
intact. Gilding on ormolu original and intact.
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<td>Reference
#: T0556</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1800's</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:French Empire Bronze And Ormolu Figural Statue</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Florida</td></tr>
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