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Directoire, France, circa 1790, The Muse Urania or Allegory of Science, fire-gilt bronze, enamel dial,
8-day movement, thread suspension, …
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Clock
Directoire, France, circa 1790, The Muse Urania or Allegory of Science, fire-gilt bronze, enamel dial,
8-day movement, thread suspension, marked "Blaky," signed "Chevalier" on the base, restored condition
Dimensions:
Height 39 cm
Width 34.5 cm, Depth 14.5 cm
This fantastically detailed Directoire clock depicts Urania, the muse of astronomy. Equipped with her attributes—a compass for calculating the paths of the stars, a globe, and an open book of geometric figures held in her lap—she is accompanied by a busy little putto, burdened with a measuring instrument. Books are piled high on the ground before him. The scene can also be interpreted as an allegory of science, with Urania, as the muse, acting as a link between art, science, and philosophy.
The two figures of Urania and a putto flank the clock body, which rests on a pedestal and is crowned by a vase.
The finely crafted bronze case is fire-gilded, the white enamel dial features Roman numerals and is signed, and the fire-gilded hands are exquisitely detailed. The clock's hour marker chimes melodically on the half and full hours.
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- Dimensions
- 13.39ʺW × 5.51ʺD × 15.35ʺH
- Styles
- Empire
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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