Important "caryatid" Clock Signed Piolaine In Paris From The Directoire Period

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Object description :

"Important "caryatid" Clock Signed Piolaine In Paris From The Directoire Period"

Large Directoire period clock, with dial signed Piolaine in Paris. Very rare model with caryatids in antique patinated bronze. Oblong base in white Carrara marble decorated with a frieze of "loves" in the spirit of Clodion. Dial surrounded by falls of drapery and trimmings. Upper terrace crowned with a cupid surrounded by a brazier and a ewer. Beautiful period movement, wire suspension, with complication: date. (revised) Original hands and dial, marked Piolaine in Paris. Strikes the hour and half hour, pretty gong. Michel François PIOLAINE, one of the most famous clockmakers of the period in Paris.

Price: 6 500 €

Artist: Michel François Piolaine
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze
Width: 43 cm
Height: 61 cm
Depth: 13 cm

Reference: 1528210
Availability: In stock