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Description
The case by Henri Picard (French, fl. 1831-1864), the movement by Denière & fils (French, 1804-1903), after a model by André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642-1732)
The architectural case surmounted by Father Time, the enameled Roman dial signed 'DENIERE / FT DE BRONZES / A PARIS', the sides cast with musical trophies and flowers, on tapered feet, set on a red marble rectangular plinth applied with scrolling acanthus mounts centered by a mask, the reverse of the clock stamped 'H. PICARD', the movement with the Denière cachet
Details
Artist / Maker
Denière et Fils (French, 1804-1903), Picard, Henri (French, fl. 1831-1864)
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
c. 1860
Period
Style
Boulle, Music / Musical, Mythological, Napoleon III
Materials
Enamel, Marble, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Dimensions
Height
83 cm / 32.7 inches
Width
51 cm / 20.1 inches
Depth
26 cm / 10.2 inches
Reference:
014273