LOUIS XVI STYLE "THREE GRACES" CLOCK In chased and gilded bronze, the white enamelled dial signed "Durand / A PARIS", inscribed in a case flanked by garlands of roses, surmounted by a putto among clouds holding a medallion illustrating the profile of Henri IV, supported by a fluted column and three graces holding garlands of flowers au naturel, the circular base with grained pampres and laurel twists. H. 48 cm (18 ¾ in.) Bibliography: P. Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XXe siècle, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1997, p. 257, fig. F (illustrated). A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mantel clock *Information for buyers : The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer providing proof of an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.