Important, richly decorated, partially enameled gilt bronze - Lot 248

Important, richly decorated, partially enameled gilt bronze automaton clock featuring a carriage pulled by a deer and driven by a putto. The movement is inscribed in the carriage body, framed by women of quality. It rests on four wheels with radiating motifs in cloisonné enamel. The upper part houses a circular automaton decorated with the signs of the Chinese zodiac (mechanism to be overhauled) behind an openwork balustrade highlighted with bronze flower vases and alternating red and white stones at the corners. The whole is surmounted by a dome underlined by garlands and flowering branches. Height: 61 Length: 75 Width: 22 cm (accidents, restorations, welds) 20th century. Work composed of antique elements in the taste of QIANLONG (1736-1795) period productions. NO LIVE AUCTION FOR THIS LOT NO LIVE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CONTACT THE FIRM PRIOR REGISTRATION AND €10,000 DEPOSIT REQUIRED