Clock with vestals c. 1790

This clock, made circa 1790 by Pierre-Philippe Thomire, exemplifies the Neoclassical style popular in France during the late 18th century. The clock features two black female figures, likely Vestals, carrying a golden, draped platform supporting a clock face and various decorative elements, including a golden vase and a flame-topped urn. This clock is a testament to Thomire’s mastery in bronze work and highlights the fascination with ancient Roman themes during the Neoclassical period.