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Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble & Dore Bronze Portico Clock

About the Item

A Magnificent and Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French portico clock, with a double marble column mount and adorned with gilded bronze chains. The pendulum takes the form of a sun. During the 18th century, French furniture production took inspiration primarily from the palace at Versailles, where Louis XVI polarized the ornate neoclassical style. Neoclassical clocks are classically excessive and indicative of the immense wealth of the French ruling class. There is a sense of French imperial power imbued within this clock, as the figure that stands atop the circular face looks to be a triumphant soldier, dressed in Roman gladiator attire. Similarly, the sun-shaped pendulum nods to Louis XIV’s reign as the “Sun King.” Imperial power was conveyed in lavishly decorated home furnishings—consolidating political and economic capital in quotidian household items. Height: 25 in. Length: 18.5 in. Depth: 7 in.

Dimensions:
Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Style:
Louis XVI (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Marble,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1790
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Everything is original including the clock mechanism. The item is in working condition.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU919539014572

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