拍品 222
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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND VERNIS MARTIN MUSICAL MANTEL CLOCK
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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND VERNIS MARTIN MUSICAL MANTEL CLOCK

THE MOVEMENT BY FRANÇOIS AGERON, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND VERNIS MARTIN MUSICAL MANTEL CLOCK
THE MOVEMENT BY FRANÇOIS AGERON, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The circular glazed white enameled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and clock movement signed 'AGERON A PARIS', within a drum-shaped case decorated with ribbon-tied laurel garlands and surmounted by a celestial globe, flanked by two putti symbolizing Astronomy and Architecture, on a rectangular socle with breakfront angles decorated with floral rosettes and turned feet, the rectangular base housing the musical movement with pin-barrel operating the nineteen hammers, and centred by a pierced panel cast with rosettes and foliage and decorated with flowers on a green ground, the fluted angles above a Vetruvian scroll plinth and on turned feet
24 in. (62 cm.) high; 18 in. (46 cm.) wide; 8¼ in. (21 cm.) deep (2)
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François Ageron, recorded in the Place Dauphine between 1773 and 1783.
With its charming composition, showing putti symbolising the Sciences, this clock is a fine example of the influences of the Siècle des Lumières -or Age of Enlightment- on the Arts. At the time, there was a particular trend for Science and the scientific or technical objets d'art were among the most prized items in the cabinets de curiosités, even Louis XVI took part in the creation of intricate lock mechanisms, and the circles of amateurs flourished around Europe. Interestingly, a closely related clock was made by the celebrated English clock-maker and bronzier Vulliamy; it was sold, Christie's, London, 21 October 1885, lot 28.