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Louis XVI period Neoclassical ormolu and malachite mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Louis XVI period Neoclassical ormolu and malachite mantel clock
French, Late 18th Century
Height 53cm, width 36cm, depth 14cm

Encapsulating the stylistic refinement and grace of the Louis XVI period and the emergence of the Neoclassical over the Baroque, this beautiful mantel clock dates to late eighteenth century France, and is a superb example of the artistic quality and skill of the decorative arts at this time.

It features a dial face, signed 'Degre a Paris,' set against a central column adorned with a malachite veneer, and flanked by a pair of smaller similar pedestals, which are interlinked with chains and slender bodies and heads of griffins. These are similarly chained to a small urn surmount above, all in ormolu, and decorated throughout by elegant foliate mounts.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Ormolu, Malachite.
Creation Date:	Late 18th century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	16929
Incollect Reference #:	614961

Dimensions

W.	14.17 in;	H.	20.87 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	36 cm;	H.	53 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.