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David Roentgen: Apollo Clock

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Abraham and David Roentgen were renowned German cabinetmakers whose workshop was famed throughout Europe for its exquisite marquetry work and complex mechanical devices. Lavishly embellished and expertly crafted, the Apollo clock is one of the best-known pieces of Roentgen furniture.

This clock, from Roentgen-Museum, Neuwied, is featured in the exhibition Extravagant Inventions: The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens (on view October 30, 2012–January 27, 2013).

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Date:
probably 19th century in imitation of 18th century mode
Culture:
German
Medium:
Ivory, carved wood pedestal
Dimensions:
H. (group) 4-3/4 in. (12.1 cm) H. (pedestal) 4-3/4 in. 12.1 cm)
Classification:
Sculpture
Credit Line:
Gift of Alfred and Victoria Harris, 1976
Accession Number:
1976.422.7a, b

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