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David Roche, Legacy of a Great Romantic – Opening June, 2016
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David Roche, Legacy of a Great Romantic – Opening June, 2016

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The David Roche Foundation Trust Museum at Adelaide will display 3000+ works of art and antiques when opened by former Prime Minister Paul Keating, June 3, 2016

Andre-Antoine RAVRIO (attributed to) French 1759-1814 Love led by Fidelity, clock (Pendule: L'Amour conduit par la Fidélité) (c. 1805) The chariot of Love led by Fidelity, clock (Pendule: Le char de l'Amour conduit par la Fidélité) (c. 1805) gilt bronze, enamel, marble 52.0 x 52.0 x 17.0 cm Fondation Napoléon, Paris Donation Lapeyre (inv. 488) © Fondation Napoléon – Patrice Maurin Berthier
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French Clocks – Science Keeping Time with Enlightenment Pt 3

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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