MEISSEN-STYLE PORCELAIN MANTLE CLOCK

MEISSEN-STYLE PORCELAIN MANTLE CLOCK the Rocaille clock, with partial gilt body, the lower left frontal body decorated with the Royal coat of arms of Saxony, the goddess of Peace rests on the left foot and Mars, the god of war stands on the right foot, centered a clock face, with Roman numerals in navy, Arabic numerals in black, set within a metal case, atop sits a bird flanked by two more women, all against a white ground with floral accents, marked with factory mark registered to Carl Thieme in blue underglaze, with numeral 1000 in blue underglaze, all under base; height: 51 cm (20 1/8 in.) CONDITION The clock appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall crazing visible to the white ground, rubbing to the gilt, most notably to the left side. The birds yellow beak has been repainted, which is visible to the naked eye upon close inspection. The clock is not in working condition. Inspection under UV light shows scattered retouching, most notably to the sleeves of the armor of Mars and the blue pillow. Overall fluorescence visible to the clock body and figures. Shapiro Auctions does not guarantee the working of this nor any other timepiece in the sale. It should be assumed that all timepieces will require professional attention. Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions: Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331 Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827 N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.