A female satyr enjoys music played by two young fauns in this remarkable gilt bronze mantel clock by bronzier Thomire & Cie and clockmaker Louis Moinet. The body, crafted by Pierre-Philippe Thomire, is a lush celebration of classical forms, with its garland of fruit and flowers, plaques centered by barking dogs’ heads, all accented by generous shell, acanthus and scroll decorations. The clock itself is a twin train movement. Telling the hour on Roman numerals with pierced filigree hands, the timepiece features a blue and white enamel dial painted with a six-point arabesque star. A work of classical beauty and skillful construction, this clock is a monumental example of the opulent French Empire style. Both Thomire and Moinet were favorites