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Creator: Julien Le Roy
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer
By Julien Le Roy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large scale pair of French 18th century Louis XV period cartel clock and barometer signed Le Roy & Cie, Paris. Each ormolu case has a exquisite a symmetrical design with scrolled foliate movements amidst richly chased branches and flowers. At the center are the original enameled dials one being the clock and the other being the barometer. Each dial is surrounded by an ormolu lattice design while above are period scenes of a gentleman courting a maiden. The young man stands above the young maiden playing a flute while she sits below reading the sheet music. Two sheep seem to be enjoying themselves listening to the music being played.
Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) was a major 18th-century Parisian clockmaker and watchmaker. Born in Tours in 1686, by the age of 13, he had already made his first clock. In 1699, he moved to Paris further training. He became maitre horloger in 1713 and later juré of his guild. Further appointments followed, including the Directorship of the Société des Arts, but the pinnacle of his achievement was being appointed clockmaker (Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) toking Louis XV in 1739. He carried on his business from Rue du Harlay until his death in 1759. His son Pierre Le Roy...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Julien Le Roy Wall Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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Julien Le Roy wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Julien Le Roy wall clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ormolu and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Julien Le Roy wall clocks, although orange editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall clocks by Julien Le Roy were created in the louis xv style in france during the 18th century and earlier. Prices for Julien Le Roy wall clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $68,500 and can go as high as $68,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $68,500.