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Restauration Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing Hera

$2,784
$3,48020% Off
£2,137.99
£2,672.4920% Off
€2,450.11
€3,062.6420% Off
CA$3,919.18
CA$4,898.9820% Off
A$4,390.35
A$5,487.9420% Off
CHF 2,287.77
CHF 2,859.7220% Off
MX$53,553.24
MX$66,941.5520% Off
NOK 29,072.36
NOK 36,340.4520% Off
SEK 27,413.16
SEK 34,266.4520% Off
DKK 18,286.97
DKK 22,858.7120% Off

About the Item

A mantel clock from the French “Restauration” era of 1815-1830 in fire-gilt bronze. The dial is enamelled white and the hours are depicted with Roman numerals. The figure represents the the goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The elegant piece foregrounds an intertwining of the masculine and feminine in a perfection metaphor for marriage. On the base, which rests on four finely chiseled feet, can be seen two young spouses in profile facing each other. Note also the exquisite fleece draped over the column on the right.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1815 - 1830
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    263-0031, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9609238167512

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