'La Lecture' French Empire figural mantel clock after model by Jean-Andre Reiche, gilt bronze with white enamel dial on green 'Vert-de-mer' marble base. C. 1810. H. 33 cm. W. 29,5 cm. D. 14 cm.
Literature: Elke Niehüser, French bronzes clocks, p. 86–87. Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel, 'Vergoldete Bronzen', 1986, p. 374, pl. 5.15.3–4.
Condition report on request. furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk No guarantee of the function of the clock work.
Carpets, varia, furniture, clocks, 28 February 2018