Jupiter eagle date clock, in chased bronze and matt and burn - Lot 399

Jupiter eagle date clock, in chased bronze and matt and burnished gilt (slight wear), the circular white enameled dial with Arabic and Roman numerals in black indicating the hours, minutes and date, signed A Paris. It is topped by a winged brandon and supported by an eagle with spread wings and talons in a cloud. The trapezoidal base, encircled by a frieze of palmettes, features a bas-relief depicting the abduction of Europa, flanked by griffins, the sides adorned with a mask in a foliate surround. Empire period (with key and balance, modified escapement, the movement with a numeral) 42.5 x 24 x 12 cm. (minor patina wear) Expert: Cédric Henon Note: - A similar clock, with a movement attributed to Charles Le Roy, sold by the latter on July 27, 1814, was sold by the Giraudeau firm on November 26, 2022 - A second example, former Qizilbash collection, sold by Christie's Paris, December 19, 2007, lot 480.