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English: Clock (France), 1807–10   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Clock (France), 1807–10
Description
English: Flat, trapezoidal base with four arches along bottom front edge. Base supports a stage-like interior surmounted by semi-circular pediment inset with clock. Interior features a large door back center decorated with winged Victories, and, on either side, draped windows. In center a woman seated in Empire-style chair plays a piano with winged griffon supports and upright music rack. Pediment is flanked by two griffins and surmounted by a pair of winged cherubs holding an octagonal plaque with a bust of Apollo. Circular clock face is enameled white, and is flanked by classical lyre trophies.
Date 1807–10
Medium fire-gilt bronze, blackened bronze, enameled metal (dial), blued steel (hands), glass
Dimensions H x W x D: 56 x 49.7 x 18.5cm (22 1/16 x 19 9/16 x 7 5/16in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1955-82-1
Credit line Gift of the Estate of Carl M. Loeb
Notes
  • Type: clock
  • Inscribed: Inscribed on clock face: "a Paris"
  • Country: France
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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