ROBERT ROBIN (1741-1799), attributed to - Lot 342

ROBERT ROBIN (1741-1799), attributed to Important ormolu clock with rich decoration of gadroons, leafy interlacing, acanthus leaves, ribboned laurels, garlands of flowers, scrolled consoles and pearl stripes. The enameled circular dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes is surmounted by a cassolette resting on hind legs decorated with ram's heads holding chains and a basket of fruit and flowers. The rectangular base is slightly raised in the center and stands on gadrooned "toupies" feet. Late 18th century Height: 64 cm; Width: 51.5 cm; Depth: 19 cm. (restorations, later movement, wear to gilding) Note. Several similar clocks were delivered by Robin to the royal family, including some in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Stockholm Museum. For the cases, he called on a number of artists, including Robert and Jean-Baptiste Osmond, François Rémond, Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Jean-Henri Riesener and Etienne Levasseur.