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Empire gilt bronze mantel clock by Michel-François Piolaine

Creator: Michel-François Piolaine
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The clock body is raised by an architecturally formed, plinth-shaped base, set to the front with a relief scene, also of gilt bronze, portraying four putti celebrating the bounty of harvest. Above the base, the clock drum contains a circular gilt bronze dial with a partially rubbed signature. The theme of the harvest is continued with the large and impressive gilt bronze figure that surmounts the drum: likely Pomona, the Roman goddess of harvest and abundance, the figure sits atop the clock, the gilt bronze that forms her body beautifully cast and finished.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16314
Incollect Reference #:	377065

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	24.41 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	40 cm;	H.	62 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.