Edme-Jean CAUSARD or CAUSSARD (circa 1720 - 1780). Exception - Lot 133

Edme-Jean CAUSARD or CAUSSARD (circa 1720 - 1780). Exceptional and important ormolu wall clock with rich ornamentation surmounted by a faun or Bacchus head, the white enameled circular dial indicating the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals, marked "Causard Her du Roy suivt Lacour" (Horloger du Roy suivant la Cour). The case is highlighted with lion paws on the sides and rams' heads, embellished with a lion's head below the dial. Louis XVI period (Dim.: 83.5 x 9 x 38 cm) Edme-Jean Causard was one of the most important Parisian watchmakers during the reign of Louis XV. Initially working as a free-lance, he became "Horloger Privilégié du Roi" around 1753, setting up his workshop on rue Saint Honoré. Like the best Parisian watchmakers of the time, Causard surrounded himself with the most talented cabinet-makers and bronzemakers for the creation of his clock cases, calling on Philippe Caffieri, Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, Nicolas Petit and the Osmonds. In the 18th century, some of his creations are mentioned, notably by the Maréchal de Duras, Blondel de Gagny and the Marquise de Langeac. Source: lapendulerie.com and Dictionnaire des Horlogers français, éditions Tardy.