"Large Empire Period Clock - The Birth Of Napoleon Ii"
Large Maternity clock from the Empire period in chiseled and gilded bronze, with a double matte and shiny patina.This clock was made to celebrate the birth of the son of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria in 1811. It addresses the theme of motherhood by showing the intimate relationship between a mother and her baby she is breastfeeding in an elegant setting, on a precious sofa decorated with lion heads.
The trapezoidal base in bronze with a brown patina welcoming the movement, is embellished with decorations of the Goat Amalthea suckling Jupiter and is supported by 4 winged lions.
Original wire movement, overhauled, in perfect working order, with its key and pendulum.
Very high quality of carving, original gilding.
1st Empire period, early 19th century.
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