Lot 1342* - A204 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 30. March 2023, 10.00 AM
GRANDFATHER CLOCK WITH PRECISION PENDULUM MOVEMENT
French Restoration, Paris. The case signed 'Berthoud à Paris' and the movement signed 'Ferdinand Berthoud' (Ferdinand Berthoud, 1727–1807).
Mahogany with gilt brass bead friezes. Rectangular case, on a rectangular base. White enamel dial, signed Coteau (Joseph Coteau, 1740-1912). Gilt brass hands with fleur-de-lys tips. Blued second hand. Movement with Graham anchor escapement, weight-driven, striking mechanism striking the 1/2-hour on bell, spring-driven. Heavy compensation pendulum. Brass weights. 1 key.
47 × 25.5 × 215 cm.
In good condition. Light cracks in the case. The dial somewhat rubbed. Movement not in working order at the moment.
Joseph Coteau was one of the most famous enamelists of his time and worked with the most renowned Parisian watchmakers of the time. In his native Geneva, he was appointed Master Painter and Enamelist of the Saint Luc Academy in 1766. A few years later, he moved to Paris. From 1772 until the end of his life, he was a resident of the Rue Poupée. Coteau's name is associated with an elaborate technique of relief enameling that he developed with Parpette, which was intended for decorating certain porcelain items in Sèvres and which he later used to decorate the dials of the most valuable pendulum clocks. His creations are represented in the most famous museum collections.
Joseph Coteau was one of the most famous enamelists of his time and worked with the most renowned Parisian watchmakers of the time. In his native Geneva, he was appointed Master Painter and Enamelist of the Saint Luc Academy in 1766. A few years later, he moved to Paris. From 1772 until the end of his life, he was a resident of the Rue Poupée. Coteau's name is associated with an elaborate technique of relief enameling that he developed with Parpette, which was intended for decorating certain porcelain items in Sèvres and which he later used to decorate the dials of the most valuable pendulum clocks. His creations are represented in the most famous museum collections.
CHF 8 000 / 10 000 | (€ 8 250 / 10 310)
Sold for CHF 14 940 (including buyer’s premium)
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