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CLOCK IN GILDED BRONZE - 1st FRENCH EMPIRE - 1800-1815 - DIANA THE HUNTRESS BADIER WATCHMAKER IN PARIS
Diane sat elbow on a boar's head rhyton (ancient symbol associated to the character), holds in his right hand a long arrow. Her dress, a toga, and her hair , are typically Empire, in the style of ancient Rome. Near the dog of Diana, who observe fondly his mistresss, we see the quiver, bow and a laurel wreath woven. The base of the clock is decorated with a nice bas-relief , very well chiselled, depicting a landscape framed by two columns, where Diane rescues a stranger lost, lying on the ground. Movement of the clock signed on the dial "Badier à Paris" Badier was a famous parisian watchmaker established rue Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, in Paris center, in front of the Louvre. Needles birdseye Breguet type, balance, tone and key provided Movement with wire suspension in perfect working condition, revised by our watchmaker and 1 year warranty. Artwork very fine and well chiselled, in good condition. Good conservation of the gilded bronze. Height: 17,38 inches. Base : 11,20 inches x 4,13 inches.
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