Antique French Picture Clock

Oil on canvas, unsigned, presented in a period Empire style gilt frame with applied composition ornament to corners.

DOA 27 x 32 x 7 in.

Theriault's "Many Wonderful Things" Auction, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, NY, 19 November 2011, lot 154

Private Collection, Virginia

A charming scene featuring a small traveling fair outside a provincial French town. The scene centers around a Punch & Judy show, alongside another tent featuring a storyteller with character dolls. While spectators gather before the tents, a group of young boys bowl and several others populate the remaining grounds. The porcelain dial clock face is housed in a church tower, with the works behind. The clock is crafted to chime on the hour and half-hour. Key is present.

Craquelure; scattered minor touch-ups visible under black light; some scuffing and chips to frame; clock is not in working order. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.

$2,000 - 4,000