A wall clock with a Boulle marquetry and chased and gilded bronze decoration of flowing foliage and rocaille floral scrolls. The finely chased circular bronze dial with 12 enameled cartouches indicates the hours in Roman numerals, while the minutes are engraved in bronze in Arabic numerals. The center of the dial is decorated with plant motifs and shells. The sides of the clock are glazed, revealing the clock mechanism. The clock rests on four cabriole feet ending in scrolls. The back door opens to reveal Boulle marquetry motifs.
Boulle marquetry originated during the reign of Louis XIV (17th century). Although the technique itself appeared as early as the 16th century, it owes its name to André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732), master cabinetmaker at the King's court. It is a marquetry technique that involves inlaying materials such as tortoiseshell, copper, brass, and mother-of-pearl within wood. More specifically, Boulle marquetry is a tortoiseshell veneer combined with metal, most often copper or brass.
Circa: 1750
Condition report: In good overall condition. Some wear to the gilding consistent with age. The movement has been cleaned, serviced, and is in working order.
Delivery
Europe: €500
US/Canada/HK: €500
Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 3123
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 38 (cm)
- Height :
- 114 (cm)
- Depth :
- 19 (cm)
- Era:
- 18th century, Louis XV
- Style:
- Rockery
- Materials:
- Boulle model, Gilded bronze
