Victor Paillard (1805-1886), France, second half of the 19th - Lot 43

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Victor Paillard (1805-1886), France, second half of the 19th - Lot 43
Victor Paillard (1805-1886), France, second half of the 19th century Black marble, bronze and gilt bronze clock Surmounted by a bronze group representing Paola and Francesca by Victor Paillard, resting on an engraved base; signed VP on the back White enamel dial showing the hours in Roman numerals, surrounded by foliage, rocaille and cartouches, and framed by two putti. Movement signed V. PAILLARD (), FT DE BRONZES / A PARIS 42 x 43 cm The bronze group depicts Francesca da Rimini (1275-1290), an Italian noblewoman, and Paolo Malatesta (1246 - 1285). Francesca fell in love with her brother-in-law when they read together the love story between Guinevere, wife of King Arthur, and Lancelot, his greatest knight. Her husband, Lanciotto Malatesta, killed the lovers after discovering their adultery. The story of these young men, mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy (Canto V, "Inferno"), was developed in the 14th century by the Italian writer Bocaccio, who commented on Dante's work. Victor Paillard was a sculptor and foundryman who apprenticed under Jean-François Denière. He took part in many major international exhibitions, receiving a medal for his work at the 1851 exhibition and a gold medal in Paris in 1867. This lot is presented by Madame Isabelle d'Amécourt (SFEP member). This lot can be viewed by appointment at our offices at 60 rue la Boétie until Tuesday June 17 inclusive.
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