Mantel clock (pendule) c. 1750 - 1755
anonymous
simple decoration style
ornate
circular oval feature
egg art
3d printed part
jewelry design
virtual 3d design
round design
traditional architecture
stoneware
This 18th-century mantel clock (pendule) exemplifies the Rococo style with its ornate gilded frame, delicate floral porcelain decorations, and playful figures of a couple amidst a blossoming garden. Created by an anonymous artist between 1750 and 1755, it showcases the craftsmanship and artistry of the period, reflecting the fascination with nature and the pursuit of elegance. The clock's intricate details and use of porcelain highlight the Rococo emphasis on refined craftsmanship and delicate beauty.
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A great deal of Meissen ware was exported to Paris, where merchants in luxury goods devised all kinds of new objects in which to incorporate the expensive porcelain. This clock is set in a gilt-bronze case to which a Meissen porcelain figure group has been added. The two figures are Columbine and Pantalone, characters from the commedia dell’arte, the Italian theatre tradition.
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