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Empire clock "Char de l'Amour" in bronze - Jean Simon Deverberie

Name: Empire clock 'Char de l'Amour' in bronze - Jean Simon Deverberie
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: W0PIHRDN7H
Price: 9500 EUR
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Jean-Simon Deverberie (1764-1824).
Rare mantelpiece clock called "au char de l'Amour" in bronze very finely chased, gilded and patinated.
In a case designed by the famous bronzier Jean-Simon Deverberie.
Paris, Empire period, circa 1810.

Superb composition presenting a love, standing on his chariot, guiding two fiery horses in patinated bronze.
The eyes of the character and the horses in enamel.

The "skeleton" movement with a partially enameled ring dial is inscribed in the wheel of the chariot, revealing the wheels in action.
Reinforced at the back by a superb dragon spitting flames.
Rectangular base decorated with bas-reliefs of loves, quivers and torches. Feet claws of lion.
Original 8-day movement with anchor escapement and silk suspension balance, striking every half hour on the brass gong, blued steel Breguet hands.
Revised by a specialized watchmaker, in perfect working condition.

Dimensions: W 48.5 x H 39 x D14.5 cm

Model listed in various specialized dictionaries.
A similar model is kept in the François Duesberg Museum in Mons (François Duesberg Museum, Decorative Arts 1775-1825, Brussels, 2004, p.38).

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Additional Information

Style	Empire Style, Consulat (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks of Empire Style, Consulat Style)
Period	19th century (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks 19th century)
Artist	Jean-Simon Deverberie (1764-1824)
Length (cm)	49
Height (cm)	40
Materials	Bronze