A portico clock made of white marble and finely chiseled,...
A portico clock made of white marble and finely chiseled, gilded bronze. The circular body, topped by a helmeted warrior, is supported by two balusters with square bases, embellished with acanthus foliage and crowned with antique-style vases. The ensemble rests on a rectangular base adorned with small finials, chains, and a row of pearls. The dial is signed “Chatenay à Versailles.” French string movement.
Louis XVI period. Circa 1780/1785
H_ 43 cm W_ 31 cm D_ 14.5 cm
The pendulum and key are included.
In the 18th century, the clockmaker “Chatenay à Versailles” specialized in the manufacture of high-precision watches and clocks. He worked in the service of the Court of Versailles, supplying the aristocracy with his creations, which were prized for their quality, refinement, and advanced technology. Chatenay successfully combined traditional craftsmanship with innovation, designing pieces that stood out for their meticulous aesthetics and sophisticated mechanisms.
Comparative work: *Encyclopedia of French Clocks from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century*. Pierre KJELLBERG. Édition de l’Amateur, pages 204 and 205
Expert: Mr. Stéphane Pépe
Expert: Stéphane PEPE
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A portico clock made of white marble and finely chiseled, gilded bronze. The circular body, topped by a helmeted warrior, is supported by two balusters with square bases, embellished with acanthus foliage and crowned with antique-style vases. The ensemble rests on a rectangular base adorned with small finials, chains, and a row of pearls. The dial is signed “Chatenay à Versailles.” French string movement.
Louis XVI period. Circa 1780/1785
H_ 43 cm W_ 31 cm D_ 14.5 cm
The pendulum and key are included.
In the 18th century, the clockmaker “Chatenay à Versailles” specialized in the manufacture of high-precision watches and clocks. He worked in the service of the Court of Versailles, supplying the aristocracy with his creations, which were prized for their quality, refinement, and advanced technology. Chatenay successfully combined traditional craftsmanship with innovation, designing pieces that stood out for their meticulous aesthetics and sophisticated mechanisms.
Comparative work: *Encyclopedia of French Clocks from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century*. Pierre KJELLBERG. Édition de l’Amateur, pages 204 and 205
Expert: Mr. Stéphane Pépe
Expert: Stéphane PEPE
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
