370 - Jean-François DENIERE (1774–1866) in Paris

Jean-François DENIERE (1774–1866) in Paris A finely chiseled and gilded bronze clock with a pedestal, topped by a figure in the round depicting a putto playing with a butterfly. The front is richly decorated with drapery, a ribbon bow, a mascaron, cherubs, a crown, and foliage scrolls. The white enameled dial is surrounded by a frieze of water leaves and signed “Denière Fab. de bronzes à Paris.” Hanging by a wire. First third of the 19th century. Height: 38.5 cm. Jean-François Denière (1774–1866) was one of the most important Parisian bronze casters. He worked notably for the Imperial Garde-Meuble.