Louis XV Gilt Bronze Cartel By Charles Balthazar In Paris

Important rocaille cartel in chiseled and gilded bronze, surmounted by a young woman seated on clouds and resting on a branch of flowers forming a volute. It is decorated on each side with ripples. The lower part presents a Cupid seated on volutes and stretching out his arms towards a dove. Dial signed Balthazar in Paris The Museum of Decorative Arts in Copenhagen retains the same cartel. It is reproduced in the Tardy "the French clock 1st part" From origins to Louis XV Paris 1974 p. 186 Henri-Charles was received as master watchmaker on March 26, 1717. And received the coveted title of watchmaker from Mesdames filles de France. It was sold at Rouillac a similar cartel for €38,000. The movement is of course original and works perfectly. Welcome to our store in Nice opposite the Masséna museum and just behind the famous Negresco hotel.