Louis XV style clock, Napoleon III. France, XIX century

Louis XV style clock, Napoleon III. France, XIX century
Gilded bronze. Hand-painted porcelain dial, enameled.
With Brocot suspension.
Signed on the movement: "Raingo-Fréres".
Preserves pendulum and key
Measurements: 53 x 75 x 25 cm.

This table clock entirely made of gilded bronze rises on a wide base decorated with floral motifs, scallops and scrolls, on which rests the clock itself, with the dial in Roman numerals in cobalt blue. Leaning on this clock are two cherubs of graceful morphology and beautiful features. Formally it highlights the exuberant and decorative figuration in ancient classical art, a constant reference in the arts of this period.

The bronze table clocks of the nineteenth century were key pieces in the decoration and interior design, as well as symbols of social status and refinement. Elaborately crafted and often adorned with artistic motifs, these clocks not only served to measure time, but also reflected the technical advances and taste for fine craftsmanship of the period. Bronze, a durable and aesthetically appreciated material, allowed the creation of complex and elegant forms, integrating styles such as neoclassical or rococo.