18th Century Mantel Clock Louis XVI Period By Fques Gudin In Paris

The remarkable fireplace clock is in the style of Louis XVI – Louis Seize (1774-1792). A royal breath appears in each pattern. Almost the entire upper part of the clock is inlaid with gilded bronze but only the base is made of extremely delicate ivory white marble. If the bright and bright golden color of the upper gilded bronze represents richness and direct ostentation, the base embodies the beauty of the clear, unbridled, and strangely elegant. Above the top of the clock is the image of a trophy representing the undefeated victory. The image of the trophy responds to the desire to win and expand the kingdom of the kings who rule the kingdom. Along both sides of the body of the chimney clock are clusters of pointed and delicately carved bays. Clusters of berries fall gently and naturally with sculptures with expert curves. The clusters of gilded bronze bays fall from the body of the trophy to the bottom of the clock in a natural way. The cluster of berries represents the birth, development and abundance of fortune. The berries grow in lush, close-quarters clusters, showing the abundance and richness of food sources. This masterpiece is meticulously designed by Dupasquier down to the smallest detail. He sculpts an acanthus motif that gives a breath of neoclassicism. During the Gothic period, the acanthus was round like an onion, but under Louis XVI it was elongated and had spikes to help create strangely strong curves. The floral and leaf patterns are meticulously symmetrical to each other, bringing a sweet but unique beauty like vine leaves or acanthus. It evokes many emotions especially because beauty can be perceived with a clear intuition. Although the main material is gilded bronze, Dupasquier brings a living masterpiece to life. The movement inside the clock has been revised to ensure its strong vitality against the invisible forces of time. This fireplace clock brings irreplaceable values to the heart of lovers of antique fireplace clocks.