Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH PORCELAIN ELEPHANT FORM

A FRENCH PORCELAIN ELEPHANT FORM MANTEL CLOCK ON ORMOLU STAND, 18TH CENTURY - A porcelain figure of an elephant modeled standing four-square, the body glazed white and decorated with polychrome enamel reserves depicting figures in the Chinese taste, bordered by iron-red and floral ornament. The animal supports a circular clock case mounted above, enclosed within an elaborate rococo-style ormolu surround with scrolling acanthus and foliate motifs. The base formed as a naturalistic ormolu plinth with asymmetrical Rococo scrollwork. The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gilt hands, set within a glazed bezel. The case housing a time-only movement, the rear with winding arbor. France, 18th centiry. Dimensions: H: 8 5/8 in., L: 6 1/2 in., W: 5 3/8 in., (21.9 x 16.5 x 13.7 cm.) Conditions: Overall, good condition. The porcelain has minor wear and light surface abrasions. The ormolu has rubbing, areas of oxidation, and patina to the underside. The dial is clean with minor wear. The movement has not been tested. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.