Lot 9: KPM, Monumental Figural Porcelain Mantel Clock, 1870-1900

Est: €4,500 EUR - €5,850 EURPassed

Auctionata Paddle8 AGBerlin, GermanySeptember 17, 2016

Item Overview

Description

Porcelain, glazed white, partially painted cobalt-blue, gold relief, brass, metal, glass
Berlin, 1870-1900
Royal Porcelain Manufactory (KPM), established in Berlin in 1763
Model: presumably Paul Schley (1854-1942) – German sculptor, master modeler at KMP 1885-1920 Movement: A.G.U. Lenzkirch – Black Forest watch production company, established 1851
Back plate signed ‘Lenzkirch AGU 1 Million’ as well as numbered ‘135’, ‘943507’ and inscribed ‘AGU L R5’
Case underneath with red imperial orb mark and blue scepter mark as well as numbered ‘168/80’; feet also numbered '168/80'
Circular brass movement, spring drive, lever escapement
Strike on gong, spring suspension, brass pendulum
Cobalt-blue dial with golden Roman hour-markers, pierced decorative hands, bezel with vaulted glazing
Stately, architecturally structure casing made of porcelain upon 6 flattened ball feet with figural décor sculpted in the round and antique-like embellishments in the style of Neoclassicism
Overall dimensions: c. 62 x 62 x 21.5 cm
Rare, exceptionally monumental mantel clock

On a footed, rectangular plinth rests a rectangular upright case, which ends in a rounded top part with clockwork. Two female figures sculpted in the round (left: Athena Parthenos) are flanking a knight’s armor which is located centrally on the plinth. The plinth is decorated with a relief border richly decked with golden ornaments on cobalt blue ground. Further elements in the style of Neoclassicism such as columns, acanthus leaves, anthemions and festoons embellish the magnificent casing and contribute to the extremely pompous appearance of the fascinating masterpiece.

Condition:

The mantel clock is in good condition consistent with age and bearing usual signs of wear. It ought to be restored. Originally attached figures as well as decorative vases are missing. Smaller blemishes, chips as well as cracks and repaired areas (right female figure, right hind foot) throughout. Bell, pendulum suspension, pendulum and hands are enclosed loosely, the movement is only attached loosely. The timepiece was not tested on functionality; no guarantee on long term precision and regularity. The overall size measures c. 62 x 62 x 21.5 cm.

Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin
The first porcelain manufactory at Berlin was founded on the suggestion of Frederick the Great by Wilhelm Caspar Wegely and J. Benckgraff in 1752, yet already 5 years later production was stopped because the king was not satisfied with the porcelain. With the invasion of Meissen by the Prussian army, many modelers and porcelain painters came to Berlin, where in 1761 the merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky founded a new factory. This was finally bought in 1763 by Frederick the Great, who named it ‘Royal Porcelain Factory’ and introduced the cobalt blue scepter mark. During this time, the factory began producing exquisite tableware in a late Rococo style, which was painted with flowers, birds and scenes after Watteau Boucher and Dutch masters in vivid colors. Famous porcelain painters of the manufactory were K. W. Böhme, B. Böhme and K. J. C. Klipfel; master modelers were Friedrich Elias Meyer and his brother Wilhelm Christian. Typical Berlin porcelain patterns on tableware were moldings, scale-ground borders, landscapes, birds and animals, molded basketwork patterns and pierced rims. After Theodor Schmuz-Baudiß took over as artistic director in 1798, the tableware was decorated in underglaze painting with landscapes and cityscapes in delicate colors. In 1871 the factory was moved to its present location at the Tiergarten near the Spree, so that the raw materials and finished products were finally able to be transported by ship. In 1886 the painting of porcelain tiles was added as a new line of production under the direction of Professor Alexander Kips. After the destruction of the factory during WWII, KPM was taken over in 1988 by the state of Berlin and since 2006 has been in the possession of Berlin based private banker Jörg Woltmann.

Aktiengesellschaft für Uhrenfabrikation Lenzkirch
The Public company for clock making Lenzkirch, (Ger. ‘Aktiengesellschaft für Uhrenfabrikation Lenzkirch’), was founded by Eduard Hauser in the small German village of Lenzkirch in 1851. Hauser had learned his handcraft in France and Switzerland, so that these influences had a great impact on the tradition of Black Forest clockmakers. Besides, Hauser also gained experience of making music boxes with Johann George Schopperle, as well as studied the techniques of metalworking, precision work and the design of musical instruments. His workshop became quite well-known for particularly fine and precise regulators. The company Lenzkirch was later taken over by Junghans and finally closed down in 1932, as the market for wall regulators had collapsed at that time.

Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

Artist or Maker

Paul Schley

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: American Express, MasterCard, Paypal, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

Auction Details

982: Antiques: KPM, Meissen and Herend

Auctionata Paddle8 AG

September 17, 2016, 04:00 PM CET

Havelstudios Havelchaussee 161, Berlin, Berlin, 14055, DE

Explore This Auction

Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

€0 - 1,000,000:32.75%

€1,000,001 - 2,000,000:26.8%

€2,000,001+:20.85%

Bidding Increments

From:	To:	Increment:
€0	€19	€1
€20	€39	€2
€40	€99	€5
€100	€199	€10
€200	€399	€20
€400	€999	€50
€1,000	€1,999	€100
€2,000	€3,999	€200
€4,000	€9,999	€500
€10,000	€19,999	€1,000
€20,000	€39,999	€2,000
€40,000	€99,999	€5,000
€100,000	€199,999	€10,000
€200,000	€399,999	€20,000
€400,000	€999,999	€50,000
€1,000,000	€1,999,999	€100,000
€2,000,000	€3,999,999	€200,000
€4,000,000+		€500,000

Terms and Conditions

Shipping Terms

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

Buyer's Premium

The purchase price stated in the auction catalogue ("Starting price") does not include the buyer`s premium inclusive VAT. This is also the case with the hammer price. Thus Auctionata charges the Buyer's Premium additionally.

The amount of the buyer`s premium is calculated as follows:

at a hammer price up to 1.000.000,00 Euro the buyer´s premium is 29.75 % (including VAT); the buyer's premium amounts to 23.8 % (including VAT) of the winning bid for classic cars.

at a hammer price between 1.000.000,01 Euro and 2.000.000,00 Euro the buyer´s premium is 23,80 % (including VAT) for the (partial) amount of 1.000.000,00 Euro and 17,85% (including VAT) for the (partial) amount between 1.000.000,01 Euro and 2.000.000,00 Euro

at a hammer price more than 2.000.000,01 Euro the buyer´s premium is 17.85 % (including VAT) for the (partial) amount of 1.000.000,00 Euro, 17,85% (including VAT) for the (partial) amount between 1.000.000,01 Euro and 2.000.000,00 Euro and 14,28% (including VAT) for the (partial) amount beginning with 2.000.000,01 Euro.

Get Invaluable on Your Phone

Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

Bid On-the-Go!

Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.