2025 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1 of 2)
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 09:00AM EST
Lot 98
French Bontems Gilt Bronze "Singing Bird" Clock
Estimate: $5,000 - $6,000
Sold for
$10,795
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
French Bontems gilt bronze "Singing Bird" automaton mantle clock, the works signed H & F Paris. Rectangular glazed case containing an automata bird in a naturalistic setting of rocks and foliage against a painted oil landscape backdrop, raised on a deep plinth base engraved with a flower basket, surmounted by a drum case and beaded bezel containing a blue and white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, bronze center, and Gothic style hands and resting on toupee feet. The bell striking movement signed H & F PARIS / 3773 / 72 / 79. The mechanical movement marked BONTEMS / PARIS / Bte. / SGDG and numbered 1163. When operational, the movement strikes and activates the automata on the hour and strikes the half hour on a bell, and can also be activated by a switch on the base. 19 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W x 6 1/4" D.
Condition
Overall good condition. Some scattered very slight oxidation to the bronze case. Clock winds but does not operate, servicing is recommended.
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