Sphinx Clock, Late 18th Century
Large portico clock with plumed sphinxes in white marble, black marble, and chased, gilded, or patinated bronze. The stepped base with four feet, decorated with a frieze of children in the style of Clodion in bas-relief flanked by female mascarons, supports two stepped, star-shaped pedestals with back-to-back sphinxes. These pedestals support the circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, signed Chopin à Paris, and are crowned by a reed basin from which two swans are drinking. The clock has a wire-driven movement. Late 18th century. Height: 52 cm, Width: 34.5 cm, Depth: 11 cm. Note: A similar clock is held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, inv. 2014.112.29. Bibliography: Encyclopedia of French Clocks by Pierre Kjellberg, page 337
6 500 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 34,5 cm
Height: 52 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Reference (ID): 1693190
Availability: In stock
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