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French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock

Creator: G. Philippe / Palais Royal
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock
French, early 19th Century
Height 50cm, width 36cm, depth 12cm

This mantel clock, wrought from gilt bronze during the French Empire period, features a rectangular base, set above four bun feet, the front of the base adorned with a gilt bronze relief panel of a hunt. The base supports the centrally placed, square-faced clock case, which is inset with an enamel dial inscribed with Roman numerals. Strikingly, the case is topped by a large and impressively rendered sculpture of the Roman goddess Diana. She sits atop the case surrounded by her symbols—the bow, arrow, and her hunting dog. The gilt bronze throughout is superbly cast and finished.

The movement is stamped ‘G. Philippe / Palais Royal’.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	16457
Incollect Reference #:	385933

Dimensions

W.	14.17 in;	H.	19.69 in;	D.	4.72 in;
W.	36 cm;	H.	50 cm;	D.	12 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.