Cartel clock

Jacques Caffieri, c. 1741

The renowned artist Caffieri signed the case of this cartel (or wall) clock, just like a painter signs a painting. The asymmetrical Rococo case shows the figure of Diana, goddess of the moon, looking down tenderly upon the sleeping Endymion. They are set in an imaginary framework of rocailles, plants, architectural elements and abstract motifs.

  • Artwork typefurniture, clock, clockwork, mantel clock, kartelklok, mechanical clock
  • Object numberBK-1959-88
  • Dimensionsheight 64.5 cm x width 33.0 cm x depth 11.0 cm
  • Physical characteristicsverguld brons