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Gilt bronze and lapis French Empire period mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This exquisite early 19th Century mantel clock is mounted with gilt bronze and has benefited from the addition of a later lapis lazuli veneer. The clock is formed of a cylindrical clock drum inset with a circular dial inscribed with Roman numerals. The clock drum, topped with a lapis lazuli element and surmounted by a gilt bronze foliate and floral finial, is supported by twin gilt bronze sphinxes, each sphinx seat with its back to the other. The gilt bronze sphinxes, which evince the Egyptian influence that inspires so much of Empire period decorative art, are seated on a lapis lazuli base, the base raised by toupie feet and inset to the front with a gilt bronze frieze—the frieze containing foliage and a pair of putti.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	ormolu, gilt bronze, lapis lazuli
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1805
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	16143
Incollect Reference #:	342139

Dimensions

W.	17.32 in;	H.	22.44 in;	D.	5.12 in;
W.	44 cm;	H.	57 cm;	D.	13 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.