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French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice
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, French, circa 1825.
Dimensions: 37" H (94cm) x 22" W (56cm) x 9" D (23cm).
- 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)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1825
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vancouver, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4631214757921
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