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Learn MoreKing Louis Philippe I Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Clock
- Commissioned by the penultimate King of France, this mantle clock exudes royal luxury
- As functional as it is beautiful, the clock's porcelain plaques hail from the Sèvres factory
- Designed by Jean-Charles-François Leloy, this clock once resided in Château Saint-Cloud
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The pendulum serves as the focal point. . .
The pendulum serves as the focal point of this large clock, exquisitely decorated with porcelain plaques from the Sèvres factory. Intended for the dining hall at Saint-Cloud, a large central “repas antique” scene captures a Classical era feast, mirroring the grand dining affairs of royalty. Flora and fauna motifs in bas-relief biscuit porcelain chase the arcading gilt and patinated bronze bands, and the apex of the clock is crowned by a bust of Apollo. Every inch of this elegant clock exudes a luxurious sophistication unquestionably fit for royalty.
This remarkable artistry was accomplished by the visionary Jean-Charles-François Leloy, a renowned designer at the Sèvres factory for nearly three decades. Between 1818 and 1844, he created multiple commissions for the king, including the original Ordinaire Fontainebleau dinner service and the famed Clodion vases at the Louvre.
Though originally intended for the royal dining room, this exceptional timepiece has a much more enchanting story. The son of the King and heir to the throne, Prince Ferdinand Philippe d’Orléans, had set out from the Palais des Tuileries for a visit to his parents in Neuilly-sur-Seine when tragedy struck: losing control of the horses, the Prince was thrown from the carriage and sustained fatal injuries. The Prince passed away shortly thereafter on the lands of the King’s friend, the Marquis d’Aligre. This tragedy sent the whole nation into mourning. The Marquis gave his land where the Duc had died to the King and built the memorial chapel to the late Prince — the Notre Dame de la Compassion. The King was so moved that he gifted this magnificent clock to the Marquis and engraved an inscription on the back panel thanking the Marquis for his immense service to the grieving royal family. Every work of art has a story to tell, but the impressive history and emotion held by this already stunning piece is exceptional.
Dated 1842

Period: | 19th Century |
Origin: | France |
Type: | Mantel Clocks |
Depth: | 12.0 Inches |
Width: | 20.0 Inches |
Height: | 40.0 Inches |

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