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Clock · France
Wall Clock
Case by Jean-Pierre Latz (born Cologne [now Germany], active France, 1691–1754) · France · c. 1735–40
An exuberant example of the French Rococo style, this sculptural wall clock epitomizes the extravagant era of Louis XV (r. 1715–74). Festooned with ormolu (gilt bronze) swirls and floral swags, the clock required the collaboration of numerous specialized artisans. Opulent clocks such as this did more than tell time; they dazzled the eye with dramatic scenes and delighted the ear with music.
— Art Institute of Chicago, catalogue text
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