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French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice

$18,500
£14,207.20
€16,281.28
CA$26,043.43
A$29,174.40
CHF 15,202.52
MX$355,867.44
NOK 193,189.17
SEK 182,163.62
DKK 121,519.03

About the Item

A palatial scale late French Empire mantel (fireplace) clock depicting cupid and Eurydice. The rectangular patinated bronze base sits on four lions paw feet and has a gilded frieze across the entire front depicting scenes of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. A patinated figure of a winged Cupid stands to the left of the rectangular plinth; the plinth is decorated with bronze mounts, stars, swags, lyre etc. including a cloaked gilded urn on top. The gilded dial has inset white enamel numerals between signs of the zodiac. The clock movement has its original silk-string suspension system ringing the hours and halfs on a bell.
  • Attributed to:
    Claude Galle (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Restauration (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631214757921

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