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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

$20,490.84

£15,000

€17,635.48

CA$28,104.46

A$31,587.56

CHF 16,449.97

MX$384,182.81

NOK 210,497.47

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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Early 19th Century Height 54cm, width 52cm, depth 20cm Dating to the early 1800s and designed in the grand Empire style, this remarkable mantel clock embodies the neoclassical taste for allegorical storytelling and dramatic ornamentation. At its centre is a striking sculptural scene inspired by the ancient Roman tale of ‘Caritas Romana’ (Roman Charity), originally recounted by the Latin author Valerius Maximus. A seated young woman, elegantly draped in classical robes, offers her breast in a nurturing gesture, while embracing a reclining, chained figure - interpreted as her father, Cimon, who was condemned to die of starvation. According to the story, she secretly sustains him by breastfeeding, an act of devotion so virtuous it ultimately leads to his pardon. To the right of this moving scene is a symbolic grouping: a baby alongside a mother bird feeding her two chicks. These elements evoke themes of purity, maternal care, and the cycle of life. Rising behind the figures is a patinated bronze column with a textured surface resembling masonry. Set within its centre is a barred window, suggestive of a prison cell, through which the pendulum can be seen. Atop the column sits the timepiece itself, with a round white enamel dial framed in finely cast ormolu, offering a refined contrast to the darker bronze below. The composition rests on a rectangular plinth, edged with acanthus leaf ornamentation and decorated on its front with an intricately symmetrical design in high relief. Blending fine bronze casting with rich narrative symbolism, this Empire mantel clock is a masterful expression of early 19th century craftsmanship.

Dimensions:

Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)

Style:

Empire (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Enamel,Ormolu,Cast,Gilt,Patinated

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: N-0135D1stDibs: LU956345861722

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