Anton Venoir Interiors – French Antiques for Fabulous Decor
For the collector, interior designer and architect looking for investment or significant pieces for contemporary interiors, French antiques do deserve attention
French Clocks
French Clocks – Science Keeping Time with Enlightenment Pt 4
A skeleton clock attributed to French enamellist and creator of fine clocks Joseph Coteau (1740-1812) can be found in the David Roche Collection in Adelaide S.A
French Clocks – Science Keeping Time with Enlightenment Pt 3
The French Revolution, an age of transformation meant a shift in attitude and change in societal behaviour that is reflected in the design of elegant timepieces
French Clocks – Science Keeping Time with Enlightenment Pt 2
A style of clock that emerged during the reign of France’s King Louis XVI (1638-1715) was one where the works were on view, which are known as ‘skeleton clocks’
French Clocks – Science Keeping Time with Enlightenment Pt 1
Before the revolution in France its ideas philosophies fashions and passions of the age were reflected in the design and decoration of gloriously gilded clocks