Empire Clock with Sculpted Group in Dark Brown and Gilt Bronze

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A very important Empire clock, composed of a sculpted group in patinated dark brown and gilt bronze, depicting a seated … Read more A very important Empire clock, composed of a sculpted group in patinated dark brown and gilt bronze, depicting a seated female figure, dressed in classical style, in a melancholic or contemplative pose.

The figure is finely modeled, with meticulous rendering of the drapery, featuring deep and naturalistic folds, attesting to the quality of the craftsmanship.

The sculpture rests on a stylized rock incorporating the clock's circular dial.

The dial features white enamel with black Roman numerals, framed by a gilt bronze bezel with Breguet-style hands.

The entire piece is mounted on a richly ornamented architectural base in gilt bronze, decorated with fluting, scrolls, acanthus leaves, and volutes, resting on volute feet.

The contrast between the dark patina of the bronze figure and the bright gilt of the base enhances the decorative presence of the piece.

In its style and composition, this clock belongs to the tradition of 19th-century French clocks, inspired by Neoclassical/Romanticism, possibly Restoration or Empire periods.

A bottle placed beside it allows one to appreciate its substantial size, suitable for a mantelpiece or display cabinet.

Condition
Very Good overall condition

Gilding well preserved

Dial legible (functioning to be checked)

H 65 x 48 x 15 cm See less