Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

French

The clock-making company Raingo Frères built some of the most remarkable timepieces of the 19th century. Best known for its ornate mantel clocks, the company also masterfully crafted other works, such as candelabras and sculptures. Modeled on Renaissance, Byzantine and Empire styles, the company’s gilded garniture is some of the most recognizable artistic work of the 19th century. It displays the elaborate majesty prevalent in aristocratic and royal homes of the period.

Belgian watchmaker and metalworker Zacharie Raingo was the son of a watchmaker, and he took up the trade in his youth. He lived and worked in Belgium until 1813, when he relocated to Paris. During his time in Belgium, Raingo was inspired by Antide Janvier and developed his own planetary pendulum. In 1810, he patented an astronomical clock, a rotating spherical mechanism designed to emulate the behavior of celestial bodies.

In 1823, he founded Raingo Frères with his four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and Dorsant. Established as both an industrial and commercial venture, the company quickly gained notoriety for its bronze work in addition to its fame as a clockmaker. It created works for an array of nobility and royalty, like the Duke of Chartres, King George V of England and Emperor Napoleon III of France, whose collection is now at the Louvre museum in Paris.

The company exhibited its works in the 1867, 1878 and 1889 World’s Fairs in Paris, winning numerous prizes, including a gold medal in 1889. Many museums and private collections boast works by Raingo Frères, including the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris and the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels.

On 1stDibs, find incredible wall clocks, mantel clocks, vases and more by Raingo Frères.

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Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 73cm, width 29cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 66cm, width 30cm, depth ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Raingo Freres Mantle Clock

H 22 in W 19.75 in D 7.25 in

A 19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Raingo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze clock depicting mother and child, by Raingo Frères, Paris. The dial marked: Raingo Fres, A Paris. Circa ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A 19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Raingo

H 19.5 in W 21 in D 9 in

Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century

By Raingo Frères

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century

H 27.96 in W 18.12 in D 8.67 in

Louis XVI Style and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock, by Raingo Frères, Paris. The porcelain panels signed by Léonard Abel Schilt. The movement stamped 'Raingo F...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Frères

H 26.78 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in

Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris

By Raingo Frères

Located in Amersham, GB

This charming 19th Century mantle clock has an 8 day movement striking on a bell, with a crisp white roman enamel dial with blued steel trefoil hands. The Movement is signed as is th...

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1860s French Louis XV Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Ormolu

Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris

H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock by Raingo Freres, 19th Century

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French ormolu, gilt bronze, mantel clock with Bleu Celeste Sevres porcelain panels, by the renowned maker, Raingo Freres, Paris, circa 1850 in date. The clock features a beautifully cast pair of ormolu cherubs surmounted with game, to include fish, boar and pheasant, above a circular enamel dial with Arabic and Roman numerals. The dial is flanked by porcelain panels with gilt highlights, depicting playful cherubs. The clock has an 8 day striking movement and is complete with pendulum, bell and key. This incredible clock is a must have for any collector of ornamental and decorative pieces. Condition: The clock is in really excellent working condition the movement having been cleaned and serviced by our horologist, and the ormolu case having been polished, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 32 x width 47 x depth 13 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 1 inch x width 1 foot, 6 inches x depth 5 inches Raingo Freres The origins of the company Raingo Frères lie with Zacharie Joseph Raingo (1775 – 1847), a clockmaker, who was born in Belgium in 1775. Zacharie Joseph Raingo specialised in creating astronomical clocks...

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1850s French Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock by Raingo Freres, 19th Century

H 12.6 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850

By Raingo Frères

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antiques 19th Century French Rococo-style gilt-bronze mantle clock crafted by Raingo Frères. The clock boasts intricate decoration throughout, with birds resting on floral foliage ad...

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1850s French Other Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850

H 22.25 in W 20.87 in D 9.45 in

Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful and important mid-19th century gilt bronze and turquoise sevres porcelain 'Jeweled' three-piece clock set. By Raingo Frères....

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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères

H 23 in W 19 in D 9 in

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Located in London, GB

Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...

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19th Century English Empire Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

H 28 in W 30 in D 10.5 in

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Large Antique French Empire style figural patinated bronze, gilt bronze and green marble clock depicting two neoclassical figures.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Sienna Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock, Edward F. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

E.F. Caldwell & Co., Inc., New York A patinated bronze and yellow Siena marble clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., New York, early 20th century, the circular dial with Roman numerals...

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Late 19th Century Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sienna Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock, Edward F. Caldwell

H 11.75 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in

Louis XV Style Rosewood Mantel Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris, 19th Century

By Raingo Frères

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A fine French rosewood cased mantel clock by Raingo Freres, Paris. The swept bombe shaped case elaborately decorated with brass highlights and inlay with figures to the top corners and masked scrolled feet, surmounted by a seated figure of a Chinese gentleman carrying a parasol. The brass dial with Roman numerals and signed below 'Raingo Freres Paris'. The brass eight day movement, singed 'Raingo Freres a Paris', striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Raingo Freres - Company founded by clockmaker Zacharie Joseph Raingo (1775 – 1847). He specialised in astronomical clocks...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Raingo Frères Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Louis XV Style Rosewood Mantel Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris, 19th Century

H 18 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Raingo Frères figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Raingo Frères figurative sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original figurative sculptures by Raingo Frères were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider figurative sculptures by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. Prices for Raingo Frères figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $31,853 and can go as high as $31,853, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $31,853.