The clock comes from the Palais Daun-Kinsky, one of the most notable High Baroque palaces in Vienna, from the estate of Prince Frantisek Oldrich Kinsky (1936 - 2009).
The clock comes from the Palais Daun-Kinsky, one of the most notable High Baroque palaces in Vienna, from the estate of Prince Frantisek Oldrich Kinsky (1936 - 2009).
The clock comes from the Palais Daun-Kinsky, one of the most notable High Baroque palaces in Vienna, from the estate of Prince Frantisek Oldrich Kinsky (1936 - 2009).
A Baroque Astronomical Musical Boulle-Style Console Clock Le Roy A Paris
Le Roy A Paris
ONE OF THE BEST CLOCK OF ITS TYPE IN THE WORLD
These important and very rare clock was consulted in several world museums, even with expert on watchmaker dynasty of Le Roy, and were confirmed that this clock is undoubtedly one of the best clock of its kind in the world.
dated
2nd third of the 18th century
circa 1740
This unique astronomical musical clock was crafted at the legendary Paris-based clock making workshop of Julien and Pierre Le Roy in the second third of the 18th century, likely around 1740. During this time France was ruled by King Louis XV and was a European centre of culture.
Consultation
Musée international d'horlogerie
Centre d'étude Institut l'homme et le temps
The J. Paul Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1687
Jean Claude Sabrier
expert
Contact
Starožitnosti - Galerie USTAR s.r.o.
Rytířská 532/9
110 00 Praha 1
Further information is provided by
Ing. Pavel Urban
+420 603 871 364
