Clock

Applied Arts of Europe

1727–30

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
German, founded 1710
Modeled by George Fritzsche (German, 1681-1709)
Painted in the manner of Johann Gregor Höroldt (German, active 1720-56; 1763-65)

This rare, monumental clock resembles German case clocks of the period that incorporated Baroque architectural motifs. The chinioserie decoration is rendered in the manner of Johann Gregorius Höroldt, who was the chief painter at Meissen and largely responsible for the early success of the factory.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Applied Arts of Europe

Artist: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)
Title: Clock
Place: Meissen (Object made in:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1727–1730
Medium: Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding
Dimensions: 51.2 × 43.9 × 20.7 cm (20 1/8 × 17 1/4 × 8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line: Joseph Maier and Arthur Lewis Liebman Memorial: Gift of Kenneth J. Maier, M.D.
Reference Number: 1989.538.1
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