A Private Collection: Volume 2, Important Furniture and Decoration Inspired by XVIII Century Models

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Henry Dasson cartel d'applique baromètre et thermomètre Paris, 1891

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Description

  • Henry Dasson
  • height 55 1/2 in.
  • 141 cm
gilt-bronze, ébène and engraved brass inlay, the twin train movement stamped L.B. and numbered 115, signed henry Dasson et Cie. 1891 to the right-hand side of the bottom gilt-bronze molded edge.

Literature

H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I, p. 49, figure 1.5.3, illustrates the original model for this clock barometer by Boulle with the dial signed Gaudron à Paris. Please also see the same publication, fig. 1.5.2. and 1. 5. 4, for other barometers by Boulle.

Catalogue Note

Six models of barometer can be attributed to André-Charles Boulle, see: Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, Vol. II, pp. 509. The original model of the present barometer, circa 1680-90, is in the Fondation Ephrussi de Rothschild at Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat.

Interestingly, the attribution to Boulle is further strengthened by the 1715 acte de délaissement to his four sons stating: "Quatre figures de Temps de ronde bosse pour des pandulles dont deux sont reparées et deux sortants de la fonte."  See Jean-Pierre Samoyault, André-Charles Boulle et sa Famillle, Genève, 1979, p. 72.