Large 19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Bronze Clock Balthazar Paris

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A grand and highly decorative French mantel clock featuring cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain panels mounted in an elaborate gilt bronze … Read more A grand and highly decorative French mantel clock featuring cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain panels mounted in an elaborate gilt bronze (ormolu) case. The elegant urn-form body is richly adorned with finely executed gilded decoration, including scrolling arabesques, ribbon motifs, and classical detailing, reflecting the refined luxury of 19th-century French decorative arts.
The porcelain exhibits a deep, vibrant cobalt ground with intricate gilt ornamentation, beautifully contrasted by the warm tones of the bronze mounts. The composition is crowned by a lidded finial and flanked by scrolled handles, all raised on a sculptural base with acanthus and rocaille elements, giving the piece a strong architectural presence.
The enamel dial is signed “Balthazar à Paris,” indicating a Parisian retailer/workshop, consistent with the luxury clock trade of the period. The dial is finely painted with floral garlands and Arabic numerals, and features two winding apertures for a traditional time-and-strike movement.
Dimensions:
Height: 24.5 in
Width: 12.5 in
Depth: 9 in See less