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Royal celebratory gold-plated magnificent clock/mantel clock, napoleon iii around 1870, paris, a fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bronze. …
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Royal celebratory gold-plated magnificent clock/mantel clock, napoleon iii around 1870, paris, a fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bronze. Bronze, gold plated. On volute and paw feet a curved case with a woman's mask, winged female herms and a crowning globe in front of crossed oak leaf branches. Under a round arch is the glazed, gold-plated dial with roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Cones attached to the side. Rich appliqué and relief decoration. Spring suspension. Hook walk. The bell strikes the half hour. Medal stamp.
references: comparable model. Design by jean bérain and pendule "aux harpies" in: ottomeyer/pröschel, gilded bronzes, munich 1986, volume ii, page. 487 . Reference hans ottomeyer/peter pröschel gold-plated bronzes the bronze works of late baroque and classicism volume ii contributions to the history and technology of bronze works, to artists and workshops with contributions from jean-dominique augarde - christian baulez david-harris cohen - roland de l'espée - alastair laing denise ledoux-lebard - maria przewozna - jean nerée ronfort michael stürmer - f. J.b. Watson
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- Dimensions
- 14.96ʺW × 7.09ʺD × 25.59ʺH
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
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