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French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau

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A very spectacular and monumental bronzed white metal big striking so-called 8-day swinger on griotte marble circular base. These imposing clocks were very much in demand during the great exhibition in Paris late 19th century. The high quality imposing clock with a romantic scene of a beautiful winged (angel) lady with her child .The realistic patinated clock with the woman holding in her hand. The clock movement built in the globe shows the number of the hours on one side of the globe.The complicated cross steel blade suspension swings the whole grid pendulum from left to right Auguste Moreau (1834 – 1917) was a French sculptor born in Dijon. The third and youngest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, Auguste began creating sculptural works alongside his older brothers Hippolyte and Mathurin. In 1861, Auguste Moreau made his debut at the Salon, where he exhibited regularly and abundantly until 1913. Moreau cast much of his sculptural work in bronze, often choosing pastoral or allegorical scenes as his subject matter. The fine works exhibit a naturalistic, elegant style, showing similarity to pieces cast by other members of the Moreau dynasty. Today, Auguste Moreau’s sculpture is as highly prized as ever, and can be found in many important public institutions, galleries and collections around the world..
  • Creator:
    Auguste Moreau (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metal,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    HAARLEM, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9386237894352
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