Jacques Boero table clock, 19th century

Table clock JACQUES BOERO (Genoa, 19th-20th century), 19th century.
White marble sculpture. Marbled marble base.
Signed.
Sphere signed Balthazard.
Measurements: 65 x 52 x 30 cm.

Sculptural clock of pyramidal format starring a half-naked lady of classical influence. The base of the pyramid is constituted by a cluster of clouds on which rests a cherub and two doves with spread wings.

Jacques Boero began his apprenticeship in his native country. Although Benezit mentions him as a member of the Italian School, he also appears as a student of the French sculptor Denis Puech and exhibitor at the French Artists' Salons of 1912 and 1914.