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Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Creator: Charles-Guillaume Manière
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
French, 19th Century
Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm

With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', this magnificent Neoclassical mantel was made in France in the 19th century and features elaborate ormolu decorations and later malachite veneer that gives the piece an eye-catching and radiant glow.

The drum for the clock is surrounded by ribbons, flaming vases and a pineapple surmount, and features below a hanging sunburst pendulum. On either side the clock is flanked by female terms, caryatid-like busts on tapering columns. Manière was a leading clockmaker of late Louis XVI period France, and he collaborated with some of the finest sculptors and bronziers of the time, to create magnificent pieces such as this.

Artist/Maker: Charles-Guillaume Manière

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, Malachite, Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17071
Incollect Reference #:	689673

Dimensions

W.	13.98 in;	H.	23.62 in;	D.	5.12 in;
W.	35.5 cm;	H.	60 cm;	D.	13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |