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French Charles X miniature mantel clock of Cupid carrying time

$4,645.40
£3,450
€4,068.30
CA$6,435.58
A$7,217.93
CHF 3,779.92
MX$87,704.89
NOK 47,998.63
SEK 45,506.08
DKK 30,367.70

About the Item

Fabulous antique French Charles X miniature mantel clock of Cupid carrying off time. This has to be one of my all time favourite French Empire or Charles X period mantel clocks. Entirely original fire gilded mercury ormolu, on the model which is usually attributed to Thomire. Set upon an oval base with finely worked toupee feet. Applied to the front of the base is a be-ribboned ormolu mount in the form of a swag of laurel held by two butterflies and with a rose to the centre. Cupid is seen striding off across the base of the clock with his cloak billowing out behind him. Wrapped in his cloak is the clock dial and movement which he carries on his back. This is an allusion to the way time flies when in the company of the one you love and is a very romantic theme. The clock itself sits on Cupid's wings and these are beautifully cast and finished in great detail by the Graveur with polished highlights and enormous amounts of texture strokes by his engraving tools. This is also true of the cloak. The figure of Cupid is superb, caught beautifully in motion and with a sublime face. The dial is surrounded by an ormolu bezel and is ormolu. The timepiece movement with silk suspension pendulum and running for 8 days. Stamped on the backplate Pickard a Paris, who Tardy mentions working in Rue du Temple in 1830. A spectacularly beautiful piece. France circa 1820.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1820-1829
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015342033212

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