615 - CACHARD, GASPARD

CACHARD, GASPARD Paris Title: Bronze Clock with Diana, the Goddess of the Hunt. Date: Late 18th century. Material: Fire-gilded bronze with a dark patina, enamel, and other materials. Dimensions: 47.5 x 40 x 10.5 cm. Mark: Inscribed on the dial: “Cachard Sue. de Ch.LeRoi” (Gaspard Cachard, Tardy p. 105). Description: The goddess Diana, with her quiver and bow, sits atop the cylindrical clock case on a rectangular, gilt base featuring molded frieze decoration and spinning-top-shaped feet. The clock case is set within a naturalistic rock formation featuring a waterfall. On the front of the rectangular base: The base is adorned with applied leaf, tendril, and figurative ornamentation, with the side sections further accentuated by antique-style decorative elements. Enamel dial with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minute numerals. Round pendulum movement with thread suspension and hour and half-hour chime on a bell Provenance: - Private collection, Northern Germany Estimated shipping costs for this lot: This lot is not suitable for parcel shipping. Transport is only available via a shipping company after consultation following the auction. Additional shipping insurance Shipping insurance up to a total invoice amount of 25,000 euros: max. 41.65 euros for a total invoice amount exceeding 25,000 euros: 1.8 per thousand Shipping to the U.S. by individual arrangement after the auction. #Gaspard Cachard #France #Clocks.