Richard Ludwig - ART NOUVEAU LONG CASE CLOCK

Date	1904
Period	Early 20th century
Origin	Austrian
Medium	Solid walnut wood and veneer
Dimensions	196 x 50 x 27 cm (77¹/₈ x 19⁵/₈ x 10⁵/₈ inches)
Gallery	Bel Etage, Wolfgang Bauer, Vienna

Description
Technical

Designed and executed by: Richard Ludwig, Vienna, 1904

Solid walnut wood and veneer, surface slightly repolished, cut and faceted glass with etched geometric pattern freshly re-gilt, partially hammered brass fittings, dial made of chased copper, 3 weights, 8 day-movement with Viennese 4/4-strike on 2 gong bars, repaired by a master clockmaker, excellent condition

First-class Viennese cabinet making

The long case clock was presented at the 1904 Kunstgewerbeverein exhibition together with the matching sideboard and a gas stove by Otto Wagner, designed for the apartment in the Majolikahaus on the Wienzeile in Vienna.

Date: 1904
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: Austrian
Medium: Solid walnut wood and veneer
Signature: Marked on metal plaque: RICHARD LUDWIG Möbelfabrik & Kunsttischlerei Wien VI Hofmuehlgasse 4

Dimensions: 196 x 50 x 27 cm (77¹/₈ x 19⁵/₈ x 10⁵/₈ inches)
Provenance: Private property, Austria

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