Louis XIV Cartel Boulle Marquetry Gilt Bronze Sicot-dujardin Putti 18th Century

Louis XIV cartel clock in Boulle marquetry* and gilt bronze ornamentation, decorated with a cherub on the top, uprights adorned with mascarons, busts of women and floral garlands, dial chiseled with profiles with Roman numerals in enamel cartouches, front feet surmounted by mythological fish or dolphins, movement signed Sicot Dujardin in Versailles, from the early 18th century. This cartel clock is in very good condition and is of exceptional quality. The movement works (has been revised), we have its key. JACQUES SICOT-DUJARDIN, valet de chambre, clockmaker to the king. See Encyclopédie de la pendule française, Kjelberg, 1997, ed° de l'armateur, p. 46 with Dujardin movement. Please note: the bolt behind the cherub has been changed, some tiny accidents and losses on the marquetry (at the back door), tiny micro-chips at the holes of the dial (on the enamel), wear of time, look carefully at the photos. (Zip file to download for some additional detailed photos, on request). ATTENTION: FOR A DELIVERY QUOTE CONTACT US WITH CITY AND COUNTRY OF DESTINATION. BE CAREFUL: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE DELIVERY PRICE. * Boulle marquetry was born in the 17th century, under Louis XIV and owes its name to André-Charles Boulle, master cabinetmaker at the King's court (learn more about André-Charles Boulle) (1642-1732). Marquetry consists of placing noble materials inside precious woods. Having become First Cabinetmaker to King Louis XIV, Boulle's fame, combined with the splendor of Versailles, gave rise to a number of exceptionally inventive Boulle marquetry furniture and objects. Boulle brought a major innovation to his furniture: bronze ornaments to protect the most sensitive parts of his pieces. Dimensions Height 62 cm Width 27.2 cm Depth 13.5 cm Reference: A10 303 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com