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French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"

About the Item

A large scale French Empire figurative allegorical clock showing “Psyche Crowning Amor”. Psyche stands to the right of the domed clock plinth, holding her hands aloft with a gilded wreath, (not shown), Amor stands to the left. The stepped yellow Sienna marble case is richly decorated with gilded bronze, including an Apollo mask. The whole sits on four lions paw feet. This clock has its original silk string suspension movement, ringing the hours and halves on a bell. This clock and its subject was a very popular model throughout the early French Empire period through the mid-19th century and is included in a book titled "The Most Beautiful French Clocks". It was made in various sizes and specifications, i.e. with patinated or gilded bronze figures, red, white, sienna, red griotte marble bases, etc. Refer to Photo Gallery.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Siena Marble,Gilt,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631214692782

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