Mantel clock (pendule de cheminée) by François Joseph Belanger

Mantel clock (pendule de cheminée) 1778 - 1788

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This "Mantel clock (pendule de cheminée)" by François Joseph Belanger, dating back to 1778–1788, is a fine example of French Neoclassical design. The clock features a white enamel face with black Roman numerals, flanked by two gilded sphinx figures with wings. The base is adorned with black and white marble and features medallions with intricate carvings, highlighting the influence of Classical art on the piece. The clock is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.