Offered by Galerie William Diximus
Exceptional cartel by its quality but also by elegance which its deep blue / green lacquer gives it.
The Chinese style that was adopted under Louis XV for high-end pieces can be found here.
The chiseled bronzes have kept their gilding and are of high quality.
The console is stamped "A.Dubois" and the movement is signed Gédéon Duval in Paris "on the dial and on the movement.
Dimensions: Height: 126cm Width: 41.5cm Depth: 17cm
AT . DUBOIS: Adrien? DUBOIS received Master in 1738 manufacturer of clock cases.
Doc: "The art and manner of the French cabinetmakers in the 18th century." By Jean NICOLAY.
Gédéon DUVAL: watchmaker received Master in 1746, established Rue de la Comédie Française from 1746 to 1748.
Rue de Seine in 1751. A pendulum in green horn is found in the Museum of Oslo.
Doc: "Dictionary of French watchmakers" TARDY.