“Angel and tambourin” polychrome bisque pendulum clock, Paris

Large figural clock depicting an angel smashing on a clock in the shape of a tambourine. Colored bisque, gilt enhancements, beautiful details and dynamic movement of the scene. At the feet of the angel are two birds symbolizing Love, a music sheet, a harp and arrows and a bow. Nice effect of the fabric around the tambourine. Enamel dial. The clock sits on a rocaille base in glazed porcelain with gilt ornaments with the “vermicule” pattern. Great condition. The clock has been revised and is in working condition.

Size: H 45 x W 41 x D 19cm

Attributed to the manufactory Vion et Baury in Paris. Circa 1870 – 1880.

Lit: Charles Baury (Paris 1827 – 1879) was a sculpture who started as a pupil of Rude to become a modeller at Gille Jeune manufactory (1837-1868). After Gille Jeune’s death (1868) Baury and Désiré Vion acquired the firm on the rue Paradis-Poissonnèrie. In 1875 they moved the production to Choisey-le-roi. Their production was of great quality with a specialty for lage scale figures in polychrome biscuit (unglazed porcelain). Vion will continue in the same type of production after the death of Baury only 2 years later, in 1877. He wins a golden medal in 1878 and 1883. He files for bankruptcy in 1889.