French Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

second quarter 19th century, decorated with a classical military figure, his helmet and a victory wreath, with an enamel dial signed "Piolaine a Paris", for Michel-Francois Piolaine, and an oval tablet depicting a battle scene on the lower section of the clock, mounted with a silk-string suspension movement, on engine-turned bell-form feet.
h. 13", w. 13", d. 4"

Notes: Michel-Francois Piolaine was one of the foremost Parisian clockmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A clock by this maker is in the Royal Collection at Windsor Palace.

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25% (20% buyer's premium + 5% Invaluable bidding fee)

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