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French Gilt Empire Claude Galle Clock By Claude Gallé, 19th Century

About the Item

Rare and beautiful gilt bronze clock with rotating dial made for the 1807 Exhibition after a composition by Claude Gallé,regarded as one of the best bronziers of the late Louis XVI and Empire periods. . Gilded and green bronze, a green marble base and two women, symbols of Liberty, hold a headband with the inscription 'L'oubi du Temps'. A woman holds a wreath in one hand and hides with a light curtain the hours that appear in the terminal window, whose upper part is surrounded by a double laurel branch. The three figures represent the Hours, in Greek mythology, a group of goddesses who resided over the seasons daughters of Zeus and Themis, personified the order of the world: Eunomia represents the laws, Irene represents peace and Dice justice. Creator: André Galle (sculptor) This piece in referred in the Book La Pendule Française 2nd Partie: Du Louis XVI à nos jours TARDY - La Pendule française 1949 Mechanism complete and working. Clock recently reviewed
  • Creator:
    Claude Galle (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Width: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Enamel,Marble,Metal,Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1805
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Mechanism complete and working. Clock recently reviewed.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10491stDibs: LU9157238145182
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