18th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clock, Heavily Carved Walnut

This beautiful French Louis XVI clock features elaborately carved walnut and dates back to the 18th century. The piece is heavily carved on both sides as well as the front, which features a musical motif with a lyre, mandolin and horns on the door, topped with a Maltese cross above a carved drape. The door is centered with a reticulated fleurette carving and a small pane of glass behind. The top of each side has a carved bow ribbon, then the same musical motif is carried out in the carving with horns. The clock itself is embellished at the top with a pair of cornucopia, above which rests a sunburst centered with a face.  The white face of the clock is signed, reading ‘Grenier Cadet a Pleudihen.’ Finally, The clock rests on scroll feet at the bottom.  Pendulum and weights are included.

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Height: 8 feet 4 inches

Width: 17 inches

Depth: 12 inches

Item Number: 5444

Price: $15,000

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