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A Napoléon III Silvered-Bronze Clock Garniture by Charpentier, Paris

$115,154.89
£85,000
€99,357.13
CA$158,931.02
A$178,037.86
CHF 92,773.96
MX$2,171,694.52
NOK 1,178,944.23
SEK 1,111,660.38
DKK 741,574.45

About the Item

A Large and Important Napoléon III Gilt and Silvered-Bronze Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Garniture, By Charpentier, Paris. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of figural vases. The mantle clock modelled with two classically robed nymphs and a cupid holding aloft a clock dial surmounted by a mask representing the sun. The vases are modelled en suite with seated nymphs holding urns. The twin-barrel movement with strike on bell. The clock dial signed ‘Charpentier et Cie. Bronziers, Paris, Rue Charlot 8’ France, Circa 1860 This magnificent clock garniture is finely cast and detailed in bronze with contrasting gilt and silvered finish. The clock is modelled with a recumbent nymph holding a chalice beneath the dial which is encircled with motifs of the sun and the moon. The figures represent autumn and harvest, and are allegories of abundance and celebration. Charpentier & Cie Bronziers Located at 8 rue Charlot in Paris in 1860, the company became known as Lemerle-Charpentier from 1870 to 1890. At the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1878, Lemerle-Charpentier bronziers exhibited garnitures, vases, torcheres, and a large and impressive clock by Piat.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B774361stDibs: LU1028039903782

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