L’heure de la mort

2022

Pine, brown lacquer paint

This renovated grandfather clock reminds us about the impending doom of apocalypse.

Secret mechanism:

Ornamental halves of fleur de lis combine together, working as a key to turn the clock on the side.

When the clock turns 12, pulling the gothic leaf ornaments downwards around the lion head and pressing it opens a lock and luminates the cabinet inside.