A silver table clock inscribed "Alp. Giroux, Paris"
rectangular eight-day spring-driven mechanism, pointed tooth anchor escapement, fire-gilt five-sided, facetted glass-covered bronze travel clock with one door, set within a four-columned baldachin, removable, engraved: "Mon ALPH GIROUX PARIS", borne by a silver ostrich, led by an oriental man, oval onyx base, polychrome floral ornamented cloisonné décor to base, ostrich saddle and top of clock, France, circa 1880, 24 cm,
traces of age damage and wear, cleaned, damage, in need of repair, 2 keys, (HP)
In 1838, Alphonse-Gustave Giroux (circa 1810-1886) took over the business, ‘Maison Alphonse Giroux’ that had been founded by his father François-Simon-Alphonse Giroux (circa 1775-1848) in 1799. He had established the business as an art restorers and manufacturer of exquisite furniture and luxury goods, which were very well-received by the French royal families of Louis XVIII, Charles X, Henri V and Napoleon III, amongst others. In 1839, Giroux was awarded the silver medal at the 'Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie Française', also executing work for the Exposition Internationale of 1855.
Esperto: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
26.04.2017 - 15:00
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EUR 6.875,-
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EUR 3.000,- a EUR 6.000,-
A silver table clock inscribed "Alp. Giroux, Paris"
rectangular eight-day spring-driven mechanism, pointed tooth anchor escapement, fire-gilt five-sided, facetted glass-covered bronze travel clock with one door, set within a four-columned baldachin, removable, engraved: "Mon ALPH GIROUX PARIS", borne by a silver ostrich, led by an oriental man, oval onyx base, polychrome floral ornamented cloisonné décor to base, ostrich saddle and top of clock, France, circa 1880, 24 cm,
traces of age damage and wear, cleaned, damage, in need of repair, 2 keys, (HP)
In 1838, Alphonse-Gustave Giroux (circa 1810-1886) took over the business, ‘Maison Alphonse Giroux’ that had been founded by his father François-Simon-Alphonse Giroux (circa 1775-1848) in 1799. He had established the business as an art restorers and manufacturer of exquisite furniture and luxury goods, which were very well-received by the French royal families of Louis XVIII, Charles X, Henri V and Napoleon III, amongst others. In 1839, Giroux was awarded the silver medal at the 'Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie Française', also executing work for the Exposition Internationale of 1855.
Esperto: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Oggetti d'arte |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 26.04.2017 - 15:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 15.04. - 26.04.2017 |
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