{"product_id":"rothschild-french-clock-garniture","title":"Rothschild French Clock Garniture","description":"French Clock Garniture with Annular Dial\u003cbr\u003e Late 19th Century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Owned by two of the most celebrated collectors of the modern era, this monumental clock garniture is a masterpiece of extraordinary scale, craftsmanship and provenance. For decades, it graced the magnificent interiors of Château de Vallière, the home of Marguerite de Rothschild, before entering the renowned collection of Mohammed Mehdi Al-Tajir, once considered among the wealthiest men in the world. Few clock garnitures possess such commanding beauty or such an illustrious history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ensemble is breathtaking in both its proportions and artistry. The spectacular clock stands nearly three feet high, while the matching candelabra rise to almost four feet. Rich \u003cem\u003eVert de Campan\u003c\/em\u003e marble is paired with exceptionally cast and mercury-gilded bronze mounts, creating a dramatic contrast of color, texture and light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the heart of the clock is a rare annular dial, known in French as a cercle tournant. Rather than employing conventional hands, two revolving rings mark the passage of time: one indicates the hours, while the other displays the minutes against a fixed pointer. Celebrated for their technical ingenuity and visual sophistication, clocks of this type were created for France’s most discerning and affluent patrons. Few surviving examples rival this garniture in scale, complexity and opulence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Annular clock: 41 3\/4\" high x 26\" wide x 13 3\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Candelabra: 46\" high x 15\" wide x 16\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Collection of Baroness Marguerite de Rothschild, Château de Vallière, France\u003cbr\u003e Mohammed Mehdi Al-Tajir Collection\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, London\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45363437633671,"sku":"32-2063","price":650000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2063_1_c4f80801-8f77-42d9-8c20-35737649e44c.png?v=1785338428","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/rothschild-french-clock-garniture","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}