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French Neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French Neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock
French, c. 1830
Height 51cm, width 33cm, depth 14cm

This mantel clock is a fine example of the Charles X style. The clock, wrought from malachite and gilt bronze, features the distinctive feature of most Charles X period clocks: a large sculptural surmount. In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Cupid, who is portrayed as an adolescent and rests a tablet on his lap.

Beneath Cupid is the gilt bronze clock drum, set into a naturalistically rendered ground and inset with a circular gilt bronze dial. The sculptural surmount is supported by a stepped malachite base raised on scrolled feet.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu.
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	16566
Incollect Reference #:	450529

Dimensions

W.	12.99 in;	H.	20.08 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	33 cm;	H.	51 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.