A FRENCH LOUIS XVI-STYLE BISQUE PORCELAIN AND GILT BRONZE CLOCK AFTER FALCONNET: THE THREE GRACES . Model by Etienne...

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A FRENCH LOUIS XVI-STYLE BISQUE PORCELAIN AND GILT BRONZE CLOCK AFTER FALCONNET: THE THREE GRACES
Model by Etienne Maurice Falconnet (French, 1716-1791)
Maker unidentified, Paris, France, circa 1870-1890
Marks to mechanism: R, A, 6828
28-1/2 inches high (72.4 cm)

The three nude females with floral garland surrounding a column supporting an amphora with enamel clock dial to center, the base decorated in relief with putti to frieze, beaded border to gilt bronze foot.

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