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Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock
French, late 19th Century
Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm

This superb longcase clock is a wonderful example of the Belle Époque impetus to draw inspiration from the styles of the past. The clock, crafted during the late nineteenth century—though the malachite finish is later—is inspired by a famous eighteenth-century original. The clock is of traditional form, which a cubic clock case inset with an enamel dial and a gilt bronze bezel cast with signs of the zodiac. The central section of the clock includes a window, which reveals the pendulum inside, while the lower section is in the form of a plinth. The malachite veneer is wonderfully varied, with lighter and darker shades of the stone utilised to add visual interest. The clock is surmounted by a sculpture in gilt bronze of Apollo in his chariot, pulled by a quadriga of horses. The dial is signed for Rosel Bruxelles, the original retailer, and the movement is stamped 'Etienne Maxant'.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	16776
Incollect Reference #:	538819

Dimensions

W.	21.26 in;	H.	98.43 in;	D.	12.99 in;
W.	54 cm;	H.	250 cm;	D.	33 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.