Sevres Porcelain Mantel Clock with Rococo Style Case
A Sevres porcelain mantel clock, 8 day time, signed P.Philippot. White enamel, Roman numeral dial, molded in a rococo style case on blue Celeste ground with painted panel scenes depicting a courting couple, amorini, music instruments and dove. (no key). Height 16.93 in.
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- Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
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