François-Justin Vulliamy (1712-98) - Bracket clock
This bracket clock was constructed by François-Justin Vulliamy, the founder of the Vulliamy dynasty of royal clockmakers. It is of characteristically high quality; but the lavishly mounted case, which is used as a vehicle for the display of the bronze-maker’s and chaser’s skill, is its most distinctive feature. The finely modelled and chased gilt bronze female term angles and seated figure of a philosopher - seated and holding a scroll - crowning the top reflect in miniature something of…
André-Charles Boulle was the French cabinetmaker who is generally considered to be the preeminent artist in the field of marquetry, even "the most remarkable of all French cabinetmakers
Andre-Charles Boulle wardrobe, circa 1700