A Louis XVI period mantel clock in white marble and finely chiseled and gilded bronze, featuring an elegant allegorical composition dedicated to Venus and Love (Aphrodite and Cupid/Eros, in Greek).
The upper section is adorned with a gilt bronze group depicting Venus seated, accompanied by Cupid, the goddess holding a dove in her right hand. The scene is set within a white marble structure richly decorated with gilt bronzes.
The circular white enamel dial indicates the hours in Roman numerals, the minutes and the date of the month from 1 to 31, indicated by a long central hand.
The case is adorned with garlands of flowers, rosettes, foliage, pearl friezes, and knotted ribbons. Beneath the dial, a gilt-bronze bas-relief depicts a scene of putti in a landscape, reinforcing the overall elegant character. The slightly curved, stepped base rests on six gilt-bronze toupie feet.
With its high-quality chiseling, rich decoration and mythological iconography, this clock is a fine example of the great Parisian productions of the end of Louis XVI’s reign.
Circa: 1780
Condition report : good overall condition of the gilding; a chip to the marble on the back; mechanism serviced.
Delivery
Europe: €200
US/Canada/HK: €350
Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 3641
- Width :
- 31 (cm)
- Height :
- 37 (cm)
- Depth :
- 12 (cm)
- Era:
- 18th century
- Style:
- Louis XVI
- Materials:
- gilded bronze, white marble
