Boulle Marquetry Sign, Tortoiseshell, And Brass, Gilded Bronze — Napoleon III Period
Large Louis XIV-style clock from the Napoleon III period, featuring Boulle marquetry of brass inlaid on a red tortoiseshell background, decorated with arabesques and foliage scrolls covering the entire curved cartouche-shaped case.
The rich gilded bronze ornamentation features a radiant Medusa mask at the center of the pediment, side handles adorned with acanthus leaves, lion’s paw feet, and, crowning the piece, a cherub blowing a trumpet—an allegorical figure representing Fame.
White enameled dial with blue Roman numerals; openwork bronze hands.
Good condition; see photos.
DIMENSIONS
H. 64 cm / W. 30 cm / D. 14 cm
Boulle cartel, Boulle marquetry, red tortoiseshell, gilded bronze, Napoleon III, Louis XIV, cherub of Fame, Medusa mask, cartel clock, antique clock, 19th century, Louis XIV style
The rich gilded bronze ornamentation features a radiant Medusa mask at the center of the pediment, side handles adorned with acanthus leaves, lion’s paw feet, and, crowning the piece, a cherub blowing a trumpet—an allegorical figure representing Fame.
White enameled dial with blue Roman numerals; openwork bronze hands.
Good condition; see photos.
DIMENSIONS
H. 64 cm / W. 30 cm / D. 14 cm
Boulle cartel, Boulle marquetry, red tortoiseshell, gilded bronze, Napoleon III, Louis XIV, cherub of Fame, Medusa mask, cartel clock, antique clock, 19th century, Louis XIV style
1 100 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Width: 30 cm
Height: 64 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Reference (ID): 1822810
Availability: In stock
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