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Late Empire gilt-bronze and malachite mantel clock, attributed to Claude Galle (1759–1815), domed case with circular dial within laurels and leaves, black Roman numerals, stepped rectangular base with leaf-cast border, feet cast with leaves and wreaths. Engraved on the back: “Gescenk von J. M. der Kaiserin Alexandra von Russland. Peterhof den 11t August 1834”. H. 32,5 cm. W. 19 cm. D. 10 cm.

Provenance: Present from Tsaritsa Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia (1798–1869), married to Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. Danish private ownership from about 1935 until today.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Auction

Russia, furniture, varia, carpets, 25 November 2015

Category
Estimate

30,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

48,000 DKK