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Empire period ormolu and enamel Ceres mantel clock after Thomire

Creator: Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Empire period ormolu and enamel Ceres mantel clock after Thomire
French, c.1810
Height 46cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm

This superb mantel clock was made in the First French Empire period after a model by the acclaimed bronzier and sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomas. The wide circular enamel dial is mounted and adorned with beautiful ormolu decoration and mounts, coating the piece in gold from base to top. The sculptural figure on top is that of Ceres, the Roman goddess of fertility and agriculture, as can be seen from the wheatsheaves in her right hand. She reclines elegantly atop the clock, and a large arc of drapery surmounts her figure and the piece as a whole. Dating to c.1810 this superb piece is exemplary of the grandeur, luxury, and ostentatious qualities of the French Empire period and style.

Artist/Maker: Thomire

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu, Enamel.
Creation Date:	1810
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	17158
Incollect Reference #:	594613

Dimensions

W.	14.96 in;	H.	18.11 in;	D.	5.12 in;
W.	38 cm;	H.	46 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.