Clock
Since the mid-seventeenth century, French clocks have been prized for their elaborately embellished cases. Beginning with the reign of Louis XV (1715–1774), they became famous also for their intricate and finely crafted movements. This piece, typically French in its gilded, ornate design, was once owned by John Taylor Johnston, first president of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Artwork Details
- Title:Clock
- Maker:Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince (1801–1886)
- Date:ca. 1860
- Geography:Made in Paris, France
- Medium:Gilt bronze, porcelain
- Dimensions:28 x 13 5/8 x 10 3/8 in. (71.1 x 34.6 x 26.4 cm)
- Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Douglas M. Moffat, 1968
- Object Number:68.165.9a, b
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince (1801–1886)
ca. 1843
Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince (1801–1886)
ca. 1843
Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince (1801–1886)
ca. 1843
Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince (1801–1886)
ca. 1843
Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince (1801–1886)
ca. 1843
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