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Lot Essay
Supplied during the reign of Louis XV, this clock was conceived as a celebration of the Glory of France and as a commemoration of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Edmé Jean Gallien's original version of this sumptuous mantel clock, with gilding by Gobert and movement by Martinot, was supplied for the Cabinet du Roi at Versailles in 1754.
A 92 cm. high version of this clock by Maison Millet sold The Property of a Private Foundation, Sotheby's, London, 27 September 1991, lot 55 and one by Graux-Marly Frères sold A Private Collection Volume II, Sotheby's, New York, lot 31 ($102,000). See D. Alcouffe et al., Gilt Bronzes in the Louvre Dijon, 2004, pp. 296-297 for a mid-19th century example with case by Charles Crozatier and Henri Picard, in Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre. Please see lot 28 for a note on Maison Millet.
A 92 cm. high version of this clock by Maison Millet sold The Property of a Private Foundation, Sotheby's, London, 27 September 1991, lot 55 and one by Graux-Marly Frères sold A Private Collection Volume II, Sotheby's, New York, lot 31 ($102,000). See D. Alcouffe et al., Gilt Bronzes in the Louvre Dijon, 2004, pp. 296-297 for a mid-19th century example with case by Charles Crozatier and Henri Picard, in Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre. Please see lot 28 for a note on Maison Millet.