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Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted glass and marble mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted glass and marble mantel clock
French, c.1880
Height 55cm, width 24cm, depth 18cm

This French mantel clock is designed in an elegant Neoclassical style, after the decorative arts of the Louis XVI period (1754-1793). This clock will look beautiful placed on a mantelpiece, or in some other prominent position in a well-furnished interior.

The most notable feature of the clock is the beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) sculpture of a winged putto that tops it. The putto is depicted semi-nude, leaning forwards to play a cello. His eyes are closed, making him appear completely absorbed in his music. The putto sculpture stands on a rectangular glass clock case, which features a circular white enamel dial at its centre, signed ‘A Paris’. The glass case is gracefully decorated with gilt bronze mounts, taking the form of a ribbon bow, flower festoons, and leafy scrolls with Gallic rooster heads. The clock case is set on a rectangular white marble base, which is mounted with a gilt bronze openwork scrolled flowering vine. The base is set on four gilt bronze beaded toupie feet.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Glass, marble, ormolu.
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	15708
Incollect Reference #:	393391

Dimensions

W.	9.45 in;	H.	21.65 in;	D.	7.09 in;
W.	24 cm;	H.	55 cm;	D.	18 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.