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Style: Romantic
Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Fine work of gold-plated bronze as mantel (desk, shelf) clock. Italian A renaissance girl thoughtfully holds a strand of hair in a relaxed reclining pose. Antique French gilt bronze ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century
Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

French Neo-Grec Antique Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEO-GREC BLACK MARBLE AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK Edited by F. Barbedienne Fondeurs, Paris (faded engraving on dial), movement by Charles Boye circa 1880-1900 Item # 303...
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20th Century French Romantic Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Neo-Grec Antique Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
French Neo-Grec Antique Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

French Neo-Grec Antique Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

Restauration Period Clock in Gilt Bronze, Romantic School
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb clock in finely chiseled gilt bronze from the restoration period (circa 1830) presenting a scene characteristic of the romantic movement of the ti...
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1820s French Antique Romantic Clocks

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Ormolu

Restauration Period Clock in Gilt Bronze, Romantic School
Restauration Period Clock in Gilt Bronze, Romantic School

Restauration Period Clock in Gilt Bronze, Romantic School

Equestrian statue of William I and two candelabras with halberdiers
By Count Alfred Émilien O'Hara van Nieuwerkerke
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mantel garniture with clock and pair of candelabras in brown patinated bronze on Statuary marble and gilt bronze pedestals. Equestrian statue signed and dated : « E de Nieuwerkerke 1843 » on the base and bronze caster's mark « Susse Edt » Dimensions of the clock : H. 84 cm (33”1/16) x W. 46,5 cm (18”5/16) x D. 24,5 cm (9”11/16) Dimensions of the candelabras : H. 90,5 cm (35”5/8) x W. 25 cm (9”7/8) x D. 25 cm (9”7/8) At the “Salon des Artistes Français” in 1843, the young Count Alfred Emile de Nieuwerkerke (1811-1892), then aged 32, presented a plaster equestrian statue entitled William I, known as the Taciturn, Prince of Orange. A great nineteenth-century sculptor, Émile de Nieuwerkerke is best known for having been Head Director of the Museums since 1849, and probably the most influential man on cultural policy in France until the end of the Second Empire. Nieuwerkerke's fervor for art began when he became passionate for sculpture, at the age of 23, and took classes with the great James Pradier and Baron Carlo Marochetti. His connections allow him to realize official commissions, including the busts of the Empress Eugenie and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte. The Count de Nieuwerkerke made a name for himself at the 1838 Salon with the exhibition of the group The Death of the Duke of Clarence that really launched his career. Having been a pupil of Carlo Marochetti, a sculptor of Italian origin, the young Nieuwerkerke can only be strongly impressed by the equestrian statue of the Monument to Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy created by the master between 1833 and 1838 and adorning the Piazza San Carlo of Turin in Italy. There is no doubt that this monumental statue...
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19th Century French Antique Romantic Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Equestrian statue of William I and two candelabras with halberdiers
Equestrian statue of William I and two candelabras with halberdiers

Equestrian statue of William I and two candelabras with halberdiers

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...
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19th Century French Antique Romantic Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

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Find a broad range of unique Romantic clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Romantic clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Count Alfred Émilien O'Hara van Nieuwerkerke, and F. Barbedienne Foundry. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $870 and tops out at $61,025 while the average work can sell for $2,530.

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