Raingo Frères FL. 1830 A LARGE POLISHED AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK SURMOUNTED BY A BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP OF LA CONFIDENCE AFTER THE MODEL BY JEAN-LOUIS GRÉGOIRE Paris, circa 1880

the figural group titled on the base LA CONFIDENCE and signed L. GREGOIRE, numbered 541, sitting on a revolving rouge griotte marble plinth, the dial signed Raingo F^{res/ AParis}, the movement with a Raingo Frères pastille and the number 1230.

Overall fair condition. The group with large area of later varnish showing drips, possible traces of overpaint since the brown varnish tends to flake easily when scratched. Visible loss to original brown patina to many of the high relief areas, such as the top of feet, head and arms. The clock base is very well cast, with minor tarnishing and wear to patina, consistent with handling and age. Theres is some craquelure to the enamel dial, with visible restoration around keyholes, and between the number five and six, rendered with white filler.
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