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French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock


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French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

A large Louis XVI ormolu and marble portico clock, the enameled dial with Roman numerals, and subsidiary calendar and minute chapter rings, signed Gavelle L'Aine (1753-1802). The barrel-shaped case surmounted by a gilt bronze figure of a Guerrier, in martial attitude, flanked by chained black marble pillars with finials modeled with martial trophies, the bases applied with gilt swags, chains and tassels and set on a shaped, stepped and galleried white marble base. The pierced and boat-shaped pendulum is centered by a sunburst, flanked by cockerels.
This is an exceptionally large and well-made clock by a celebrated maker.

Width 18.5"

Depth 7.25"

Height 26.75"

D2965


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