Who created "Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date"?

Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date was created by Ferdinand Berthoud|Jacques Caffieri in case ca. 1745–49; movement ca. 1756.

When was "Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date" created?

This artwork was created case ca. 1745–49; movement ca. 1756.

What medium is "Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date"?

Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date is Gilt bronze.

Is "Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date" in the public domain?

Yes, Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date

Ferdinand Berthoud|Jacques Caffieri

case ca. 1745–49; movement ca. 1756

Medium

Gilt bronze

Dimensions

wt. estimated: 45 1/2 × 21 1/2 × 6 1/2 in., 100 lb. (115.6 × 54.6 × 16.5 cm, 45.4 kg)

Classification

Horology|Metalwork-Gilt Bronze

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1936

Accession Number

35.18

Tags

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About this artwork

This ornate rococo wall clock combines the artistic genius of bronzeworker Jacques Caffieri with a later movement by master clockmaker Ferdinand Berthoud. The case, created around 1745-49, showcases the exuberant decorative style that characterized French design during the reign of Louis XV. The gilt bronze case displays the flowing, asymmetrical forms typical of rococo ornament, featuring elaborate scrollwork, naturalistic motifs, and sculptural elements that transform a functional timepiece in...

Wall clock (cartel) with movement of later date

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