Description
André-Antoine Ravrio (bronzier, Paris 1759-1814) et Mercier (horloger à Paris.)
Empire period clock, dedicated to lyrical poetry, featuring Erato, standing and wiggling, leaning on a terminal housing the movement. To her right, an Athenian incense burner, center a lyre. To her right, an Athenian incense burner, a lyre in the center. Finely chased bronze, with dark patina and mercury gilding, partially amati. Signed "Mercier" on the dial. Paris, circa 1810. Dimensions: 48 x 39 x 12 cm. Literature: There are several variants of this model by the bronze-maker Ravrio. See the one in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, inventory no. 2014.112.31. See also Musée François Duesberg, catalog page 35. Good condition with key and balance
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André-Antoine Ravrio (bronzier, Paris 1759-1814) et Mercier (horloger à Paris.)
