French Louis XVI Bronze & Marblel Figural Mantel Clock
Late 18th Century
Fine French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock.
Paris, circa Late 18th Century
Height: approximately 23 in.
Width: approximately 18 in.
Depth: approximately 5½ in.
Signed: “A Paris”
The circular enamel dial with Roman Numerals, signed “A Paris” within a finely cast guilt bronze bezel, supported by two elegantly draped female figures in dark patinated bronze, each poised in opposite and shown in classical attire. The figures flank and appear to uphold the cylindrical movement case, surmounted by a finely modeled gilt bronze rooster standing atop a stack of books and drapery, symbolizing vigilance and enlightenment.
The whole raised on a rectangular white marble base applied with a finely chased ormolu frieze depicting putti in procession, engaged in music, revelry, and classical festivity. Flanked by masks and terminating in toupie feet. The movement with silk suspension and count wheel strike, with sun king pendulum.
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