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Neoclassical Louis XVI period French mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Neoclassical Louis XVI period French mantel clock
French, late 18th Century
Height 56cm, width 33cm, depth 9.5cm

Crafted from ormolu and a later malachite veneer, this refined Louis XVI period mantel clock is designed in a Neoclassical architectural style. The clock features a circular placed white enamel dial with Roman numeral indices. The dial is surrounded by an ormolu border, from which hangs pierced fabric mouldings and an Apollo sun-burst pendulum. The clock is flanked by two malachite columns with Neoclassical ormolu mounts depicting female figures and rosettes, and is supported by a rectangular base with four feet. The drum is surmounted by an elaborate ormolu finial, flanked by a pair of griffons and floral garlands.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu (gilt-bronze).
Creation Date:	Late 18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Louis XVI, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	16558
Incollect Reference #:	452269

Dimensions

W.	12.99 in;	H.	22.05 in;	D.	3.74 in;
W.	33 cm;	H.	56 cm;	D.	9.5 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.