GILLE L’AÎNÉ (1690-1765) LOUIS XV GILT BRONZE ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK (C. 1760)
Pierre François Gille (Gille the Elder) AKA “ Gille l’Aîné ”
Louis XV gilt bronze ormolu cartel clock
Heavy construction, signed porcelain dial, original gilt hands, original patina to case.
Bright, gentle bell chime on the hour and on the half. With key.
Service required for time loss & rear door damage (not visible when hung). Currently functions (winds, ticks, chimes, etc.), but runs very slow.
Gille l’Aine’s masterpieces feature in major collections and museums worldwide, including the Getty Museum in Brentwood, California.
This is a rare and important piece, as well as an essential item of decor for any discerning decorator or collector who enjoys usable art in the home.
Provenance:
New York Art Market
GILLE L’AÎNÉ (1690-1765) LOUIS XV GILT BRONZE ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK (C. 1760)
Pierre François Gille (Gille the Elder) AKA “ Gille l’Aîné ”
Louis XV gilt bronze ormolu cartel clock
Heavy construction, signed porcelain dial, original gilt hands, original patina to case.
Bright, gentle bell chime on the hour and on the half. With key.
Service required for time loss & rear door damage (not visible when hung). Currently functions (winds, ticks, chimes, etc.), but runs very slow.
Gille l’Aine’s masterpieces feature in major collections and museums worldwide, including the Getty Museum in Brentwood, California.
This is a rare and important piece, as well as an essential item of decor for any discerning decorator or collector who enjoys usable art in the home.
Provenance:
New York Art Market
