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An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière

Creator: Denière et Fils
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière
French, c.1820
Height 50cm, width 33cm, depth 14cm

Made in the early nineteenth century, not long after the First French Empire period, this excellent piece is a malachite and ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock with sculptural decoration, the movement of which is stamped for Denière and Gailleaux. Consisting of the ever-successful combination of malachite and gilt-bronze (the malachite of which is a later addition), it is made with clear Neoclassical influences, the dial (stamped for Denière and Gailleaux), is offset and mounted on one side by a leaning female figure and on the other by a small lyre at the clock's base. The case is mounted on a rectangular base, with bands of ormolu friezes to decorate.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu.
Creation Date:	1820
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	16845
Incollect Reference #:	739810

Dimensions

W.	12.99 in;	H.	19.69 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	33 cm;	H.	50 cm;	D.	14 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.