Items Similar to Very large French Antique Ormolu Bronze Clock set Garniture
- Want more images or videos?Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Very large French Antique Ormolu Bronze Clock set Garniture
$225,000per set
About
Very Large Important and Rare Napoleon III Period Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Sculptural rotary 3-piece clock set ("Pendule A Cercles Tournants") comprising a palatial clock and a pair of 8-light candelabras.
The clock movement contained within a terrestrial globe with enameled rings and snakes head pointer, the finely chased globe held by three putti, one kneeling by an overturned vase emblematic of the continents and oceans above a rockwork base resting on a spreading base mounted with corbels, applied with foliage and carved with guilloche.
Signed: Denière (Paris, 1815-1903)
Circa 1870
Dimensions
Clock:
Height: 31" (78.7 cm)
Width: 15" (38.1 cm)
Depth 15" (38.1 cm)
Candelabras:
Height: 34" (86.3 cm)
Width: 16" (40.6 cm)
Depth: 13" (33 cm)
Biography
Guillaume Denière (Paris, 1815-1903) studied art under the direction of the renowned French ornemanist Aimé Chenavard (1798-1838) and the architect Henri Labrouste (1801-1875). He took over from his father, established since 1804 at n°15, rue Vivienne in Paris. The firm is prosperous, with four hundred workers satisfying the numerous orders from king Louis Philippe and wealthy private clients
Following in his father’s footsteps, the son produced bronzes for furniture, candelabras, clocks and table centrepieces. He collaborated with numerous artists including Carrier-Belleuse (1848-1913) and Constant Sévin (1821-1888). He delivered several clocks (Genius of the Arts, Woman reading with a dog) for the Tuileries Palace in 1852. The table centrepieces, supple and ingenious in style, as testified by that of the Duc d’Orleans (1842) were acclaimed by the critics
His works were very often remarked at the Universal Exhibitions, to such an extent that Emperor Napoleon III bought a mantel garniture at the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris. His fame spread around the world
In 1854, he delivered a spectacular bronze centerpiece to the Russian Ambassador Kisselef, as well as decorative bronzes for the vice-roy of Egypt, Saïd Pacha, in 1862, and the King of Cambodia, Norodom Ist (Screen of the Throne room)
Details
- CreatorMaison Deniere (Sculptor)
- DimensionsHeight: 34 in. (86.36 cm)Width: 15 in. (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
- Sold AsSet of 3
- StyleNapoleon III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1870
- ConditionExcellent Condition. Signed: Denière (Paris, 1815-1903).
- Seller LocationLos Angeles, CA
- Reference Number
Shipping & Returns
- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity.Ships From: Los Angeles, CA
- Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed
If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn more
About the SellerLocated in Los Angeles, CA
5 / 5
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 1965
1stDibs seller since 2013
39 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
More From This Seller
- Located in Los Angeles, CAAn exquisite French second Empire ormolu bronze and green marble three-piece clock garniture clock set, circa...Category
Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Clocks
MaterialsMarble, Bronze, Ormolu
- Located in Los Angeles, CAA French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock Garniture Having an enamel dial with arabic numbers accompanied ...Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
- Located in Los Angeles, CAAn elegant 19th century ormolu mounted marble 3 piece clock garniture. This elegant clock set was made in France...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French More Clocks
MaterialsOrmolu
$18,500 Sale Price / set26% Off - Located in Los Angeles, CAAn exceptional large 19th century French figural clock set after a model by Jean Antoine Houdon. Mounted with a ...Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
MaterialsMarble, Bronze, Ormolu
$84,500 / set - Located in Los Angeles, CAA 19th century French gilt-bronze and white marble figural lyre clock. The case mounted with floral swags, with ...Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
MaterialsBronze
- Located in Los Angeles, CAThis excuisite 3-piece 19th century French ormolu mounted porcelain clock set comprising a central clock and a p...Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
MaterialsOrmolu
You May Also Like
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading practitioners of luxury bronzeware ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set
By Maison Deniere
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze Louis XVI style clock garniture.
The four branch, Rococo influenced candelabra each supported by three classical...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$10,528 / set
Antique Gilt Bronze Marble Mantel Garniture French Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Antrim, GB
Antique marble and gilt bronze marble mantel clock set
A beautiful antique 19th c French gilt ormolu bronze & White Carrera marble portico mantel clock set by Japy Freres
Very ...
Category
Antique 1890s European Victorian More Clocks
Materials
Marble
French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Fine and important French ormolu and marble cherubs clock garniture
Comprising a clock and a pair of five-light candelabra.
Origin: French
Date: 19th century
Dimens...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$26,000 / set
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture
By A.D. Mougin
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 19th century French bronze and ormolu garniture, the 8-day striking enamelled dial movement by AD Mougin - Paris, contained in ormolu case with bronze winged cher...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French More Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
This clock set contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra. The central mantel clock is formed of a rectangular gilt bronze mounted grey marble base. Raised on four gilt bronze ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub sitting on a rouge marble column with ormolu mounts, he carries the clock movement in a ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
$26,996 / set
Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris
By Maison Deniere
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive 19th century gilded ormolu and bronze Louis XVI style clock garniture, having a reclined classical lady reading, next to a white enamel clock face with an eigh...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
The 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Insured Global Delivery