Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
LOT 481
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine eight day going hour and half hour striking clock painting.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. Gilt wood framed oil on canvas, featuring a Swiss lanscape, a church on the right, the clock on the belltower. D. Painted white chapter ring with Roman numerals and dark blue centre. Gilt brass hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a gong. Dim. 69 x 79 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 2-51 |
Very good Partially reprinted |
Notes
The quality of the painting is far better than is usually the case on
most clock paintings of this type.