The Timely Appearance of an Outstanding Collection

Published on 16 February 2022, by Vanessa Schmitz-Grucker

Auction on 22 February 2022 - 13:30 (CET) - Rue du Parnasse, 3 - 1050 Bruxelles

Baron and Baronne François and Betty Duesberg assembled an impressive decorative arts collection dominated by clocks. In 1994, the couple opened a museum dedicated to the collection in Mons, which is located in the province of Hainaut in Belgium.

Early 19th century work. Skeleton clock with complications, mercury-based gilt bronze,... The Timely Appearance of an Outstanding Collection

Early 19th century work. Skeleton clock with complications, mercury-based gilt bronze, matt and glossy, black marble plinth, 63.5 x 32 x 13 cm/25.x 12.6 x 5.1 in, signed J.F. (François Joseph, son of Hubert Sarton) Sarton in Tilleur.
Estimate: €50,000/60,000

Behind this large skeleton clock with complications, and a dial displaying the hours, minutes and the date in a combination of Arabic and Roman numerals, lies the outstanding collection belonging to Baron and Baronne François and…

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