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French Empire Allegorical Clock of Love Nourishing Life

$7,500
£5,602.14
€6,494.79
CA$10,413.56
A$11,672.26
CHF 6,077.40
MX$142,523.33
NOK 77,160.96
SEK 73,141.65
DKK 48,458.16
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A figural French Empire clock in gilded bronze representing an allegory on how love nourishes life or “L’Amour alimentant la vie” in French. The clock shows a seated winged Amor refilling a lamp with oil, the symbol of life. The pomegranate placed next to the seated Amor with its many seeds is another classical symbol of fertility and life.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631214710962

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