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Fine Neo-Greek Clock Set by H. Houdebine, France, Circa 1867

$10,403.18per set
$14,777.25per set29% Off
£7,832.54per set
£11,125.77per set29% Off
€8,800per set
€12,500per set29% Off
CA$14,357.95per set
CA$20,394.82per set29% Off
A$16,084.08per set
A$22,846.70per set29% Off
CHF 8,381.27per set
CHF 11,905.21per set29% Off
MX$196,192.55per set
MX$278,682.61per set29% Off
NOK 106,506.73per set
NOK 151,287.97per set29% Off
SEK 100,428.25per set
SEK 142,653.77per set29% Off
DKK 66,994.41per set
DKK 95,162.51per set29% Off

About the Item

Dial signed H. Houdebine, Fabricant de Bronzes, Rue de Turenne 64, Paris and clockwork signed Japy Frères & Cie – Médaille d’Honneur A very fine neo-Greek style clock set made up of a clock and a pair of candlesticks. The clock executed in two patina bronze is surmounted by a covered vase and is decorated with porcelain plaques depicting female faces and Art attributes. The Roman numerals on the dial are framed with laurel wreaths. Raised on console feet and a base, the whole reposing on four claw feet. The ensuite pair of two patina bronze candlesticks is finely chased with small flowers and water leaves. Henri Houdebine founded his company in 1845. He gained a great reputation in the making of clocks and decorative bronze pieces. His works, appreciated for their high artistic quality, took inspiration from various styles, including the neo-Greek style, very fashionable with artists in the 1860s. His work was immediately successful with the public, and one can say from 1862, that 50% of his production was exported. Houdebine set up his workshops at number 64, rue de Turenne, in Paris during the period 1865-1880. He participated magnificently in several Universal Exhibitions, such those held in Paris in 1855, where he was awarded a 2nd class medal for his statuettes and display cups, in London in 1862, and again in Paris in 1878 and 1889, where he won a Gold medal for his all the works he exhibited. Houdebine participated finally in the Chicago Universal Exhibition of 1893, where he presented splendid cressets, clocks and some sculptures.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Greek Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1867
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1110/01stDibs: LU3860311509053

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