This extraordinary George III Chinoiserie longcase clock is a masterclass in 18th-century luxury, commanding attention with its stately pagoda hood and gleaming brass spire finials. Its majestic black-lacquered case serves as a dramatic canvas for exquisite, hand-painted golden japanning, depicting intricate figural narratives and lush, romantic landscapes that epitomize the height of historic European fascination with the Orient. Anchored by a magnificent brass break-arch dial and an ornate, precision-crafted movement, this monumental timepiece transcends mere utility to stand as a breathtaking monument of horological art, aristocratic sophistication, and timeless heritage.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 260cm.
Width: 52.5cm.
Depth: 24cm.