A monumental gilt-bronze cartel clock, Louis XV style , 19th century, “The Chinese Astronomer” model attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain | Cartel monumental en bronze doré de style Louis XV, XIXe siècle, le modèle "Le Chinois Astronome"...

A monumental gilt-bronze cartel clock, Louis XV style , 19th century, “The Chinese Astronomer” model attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain

surmounted by a Chinese male figure, the whole decorated with entwined shells, flowers and foliage, the lower section with a crane

the dial and the movement signed Martinot à Paris

Height 43 1/3 in; width 21 2/6 in, prof. 7 in; Haut. 110 cm, larg. 55 cm, prof. 18 cm
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Cartel monumental en bronze doré de style Louis XV, XIXe siècle, le modèle "Le Chinois Astronome" attribué à Jean-Joseph de saint Germain

le cadran en partie émaillé, surmonté d'un chinois assis sur une nuée et une coquille, accosté de branchages, fleurs, grenade et de feuilles d'acanthes, la partie inférieure à décor d'un héron tenant une pierre (symbole de la Vigilance)

le cadran et le mouvement signés Martinot à Paris

Condition Report:
The illustrations are accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor dents and scratches due to age and use. Chips to the enamel of the dial. The gilding is slightly tarnished. Please note that we do not guarantee the working condition of the mechanism. With its rewind key.

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