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Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite mantel clock
French, late 19th Century
Height 47cm, width 19cm, depth 19cm

This wonderful Louis XVI style mantel clock is designed in malachite and gilt bronze—with the malachite being a later veneer. The clock takes after a famous original 1775 model by Brécourt, known as 'Vase pendule a dauphins'. The case is modelled as a malachite vase with a centrally set white enamel dial encompassed by tied gilt bronze acanthus leaves. The sides of the case are set with Baroque style gilt bronze dolphins, each of which issues two streams of gilt bronze water—the streams converging on the top of the clock in the effect of a fountain. The case is raised on a gilt bronze waisted plinth, which is raised above a malachite stepped podium mounted with gilt bronze pierced foliate friezes.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, malachite, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	16787
Incollect Reference #:	532909

Dimensions

W.	7.48 in;	H.	18.5 in;	D.	7.48 in;
W.	19 cm;	H.	47 cm;	D.	19 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.