A gilt ormolu clock, S. Wehl, St. Petersburg, circa 1865

the sculptural composition of a young couple in a bucolic setting with a lamb on a chain is mounted on a shaped rectangular base decorated with rocaille motifs, floral garlands and finials, stamped S. Wehl, no. 2

The floral finials are slightly loose as is the figure of the boy. One of the front feet has become detached but is present and can easily be restored. The pendulum is detached but present. The clock has possibly been regilded and comes with its original winding key.
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The offered lot is a superlative example of the work of Samuel Wehl, a bronzesmith active in St. Petersburg in the 1840s and famous for producing cases for mantelpiece clocks. Wehl's clocks were often executed in the French style and were much sought after by his wealthy Russian clientele.
For a similar example see Christie's, Russian Works of Art and Important Silver, Wednesday 30th November 2005, London