Mantel Clock with a Genius Honoring the Arts

case: Manufactory of the duc d'Angoulême, Paris; movement: David Courvoisier and Jacques-Frédéric Houriet

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two angelic figures, a larger one and a smaller one, both with wings. The larger angel is leaning on a cloud, holding a stylus and a tablet, while the smaller one stands next to it, seemingly pointing towards the tablet. The sculpture is predominantly white and appears to be made from marble, with detailed and textured wings. At the center of the sculpture is a round clock, featuring black Roman numerals on a white face and gold-tone hands with a decorative ring around it. Below the clock, the base is adorned with a series of detailed bas-relief panels bordered by gold and a pink backdrop, showing various classical scenes. The entire piece sits on a flat base with ornate gold feet.