Description:
Meissen Porcelain Mythological Mantel Clock, Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, polychrome enameled and gilded, a figure of Zeus and eagle atop the case heavily decorated with applied flowers, the base with Hercules unchaining Prometheus, underglazed crossed swords mark, ht. 27 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Professional restoration to eagle wings and to scattered flowers and foliage. Some flowers and foliage with chips; the staff appearing to be a wood replacement. The clock mechanism is a modern replacement.
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Keywords
Germany
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.