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Lot 1229

An Austrian Mechanical Landscape Diorama Clock

Lot 1229

An Austrian Mechanical Landscape Diorama Clock

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Estimate$2,000 – $4,000

Status

Closed

An Austrian Mechanical Landscape Diorama Clock

19th Century

Height of frame 29 1/2 x width 39 1/4 x depth 9 7/8 inches.

The mechanical diorama works appear in decent, stable condition. Works take a wind and appear to run with (left-to-right) windmill and waterwheel turning, boats rocking on the waves, figures walking across bridge, train running along top third and carriage moving through arcade. The train derails and is not easily put back "on track". Other parts might be mobile but would need further restoration to be brought to working order. Unable to access works to clock, uncertain if running or chimes. Additional images available upon request.
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Corbin Horn

Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts

corbinhorn@freemansauction.com 312.334.4214

Mr. Horn joined the firm in 2009 and has directed numerous sales of important collections, including those of Lilly Pulitzer, Lord Anthony and Lady Jacobs, Lars Bolander, Casa de Sueños in Miami Beach, and Villa Massei in Lucca, Italy. He has also achieved record results for consignments from prominent institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society. Mr. Horn is a member of the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumnus of the Attingham Trust.

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European Furniture & Decorative Arts

An Austrian Mechanical Landscape Diorama Clock

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