Bonhams
Lot 396
After Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814): A late 19th/early 20th century carved marble figural mantel clockthe case inscribed D'apres Clodionthe case carved as a reclining female nude, lying on a skin rug, her arm resting above the 3.75' floral enamel Arabic dial set within a gilt foliate bezel, the brass twin train movement striking on a bell with pendulum, 32cm high, 53cm wide, 25.5cm deepFootnotes:In 1776 Claude-Michel, known as Clodion, embarked on the highly ambitious project of executing a series of interior designs for the architect Alexandre-Théodore Brogniart (d.1813) for the luxurious interiors at the Hôtel de Besenval in Paris. The Salle de Bains, ultimately completed in 1782, featured a pair of palatial limestone reliefs depicting Venus and Cupid and Leda and the Swan and Pan Pursuing Syrinx, two pairs of vases, and a large fountain of the present reclining nude, titled Vue de la Naïade allongée, dite La Source (A. Poulet, Clodion: 1738-1814, Paris, 1992, pp. 248-251).Proving to be an enduring image, La Source was creatively fitted as a clock by the 19th century's preeminent ébénistes and bronziers. Most interestingly, François Linke produced the model in at least two versions, including a bronze and white marble edition similar to the present lot (C. Payne, 'François Linke: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture', Woodbridge, 2003, p. 352).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
