Le Portefaix

Dimensions: H x W: 36 x 28 cm

Fun Facts:
The Le Portefaix clock is one of the famous pendulums designed by Parisian bronze maker Jean-Andre Reiche, known as Pendule au Negre or Pendule Au bon Sauvage .
Jean-Andre Reiche had his design of the artistic representation registered in Paris in 1808. The model presented here was made around 1810 and equipped with a movement by the Parisian clockmaker Faizan.
Versions of this clock can be found in the great museums of the world, such as the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

This clock illustrates the great skill of Parisian clockmakers and bronziers in the early 19th century. The proportions of the figure are perfectly met, the drapery on the trousers underlines the dynamic movement. Different materials such as fabric, skin or wood are depicted through various chiselings.

Description:
Fire-gilded and patinated figure bronze clock.
Oval base standing on four squeeze feet. Applied bas-reliefs depicting a monkey swinging between two palm leaves and birds of paradise on filled fruit baskets.
On the base, a boy is depicted in dynamic movement, carrying a tied cotton package on his back. The cotton package contains the movement and the front dial with Roman numerals.

Eight-day movement with lock disc and thread suspension.
Strike on bell on the half and full hour.
Dial signed: Faizan á Paris

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