Clock: The Three Graces
by FALCONET, Étienne-Maurice, White marble, gilt bronze, height 80 cm
Clocks came back into fashion in France around 1770 as a sophisticated object with theme-related decoration. Following the rococo approach, clocks featured small groups of sculpted figures, transforming the timepiece into a kind of curio. The groups might represent nymphs, allegories, or earnest subjects.