Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

Vintage Art Nouveau Period Emmanuel Villains Porcelain Sculpture with Clock

About the Item

This vintage Art Nouveau sculpture with clock is designed in a hard paste white porcelain. A sensuous young scantily dressed female figure is positioned upon the ledge of the town well. A pensive face sets a somber mood. A clock is placed within the head of the tall fountain. The white enamel clock face is decorated with floral garlands & has Arabic numerals. The clock has a key wind movement & bell chime. The artist, E. Villanis' signature is inscribed in the porcelain. The undersurface of the base is "stamped" with the numeral "1". This Fine example of period Art Nouveau splendor created by a prominent artist will be an asset to any collector.
  • Creator:
    E. Villanis (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 11.13 in (28.28 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bronx, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4975116076072
More From This SellerView All
  • Arts & Crafts Period Clock Set
    By G. None
    Located in Bronx, NY
    This vintage early 20th century “Arts & Crafts” three piece clock set is beautifully hand crafted with a blackened wrought iron exterior. The clock is designed with an exceptional fl...
    Category

    Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

    Materials

    Copper, Wrought Iron

  • Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger
    By Aubert & Klaftenberger
    Located in Bronx, NY
    This vintage elaborately decorated French porcelain mantle clock dates from the 1850's. The delicate porcelain has hand painted colorful sculpted flowers, gleaming gold gilt scrolls ...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

    Materials

    Porcelain

  • Vintage French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Clock Set
    Located in Bronx, NY
    A vintage Art Deco clock set, circa 1930. The clock and matching accessories are accented with detailed bronze decorations that are mounted on ...
    Category

    Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Bronze Mountain Lion with Tiffany & Co. Clock
    By Giacomo Merculiano
    Located in Bronx, NY
    This vintage majestic bronze animal sculpture & clock date from early 1900’s. The sculpture was created & signed by the artist, MERCULIANO. The stunning patinated dark green bronze s...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Marble, Bronze

  • Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock
    By Tiffany & Co.
    Located in Bronx, NY
    Tis stunning vintage 19th century French Empire white marble mantel (fireplace) clock was made for Tiffany & Co. The clock has a lyre shape body accented with doré' bronze sculpted embellishments of the period. The top of the clock features a radiating sun burst disc with the face of the North wind. The white enamel clock face has Arabic numerals & garlands of flowers &, also, garlands of flowers that surround the Tiffany & Co. name. There is a glittering ring of faceted paste stones attached to the pendulum &, as the pendulum moves, so does this jeweled ring, creating a dazzling effect. The clock has a key wind movement with a French bell. The clock key is present. This clock runs, but will require a cleaning/service to keep accurate time & is sold as is. This wonderful antique time piece...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century North American Empire Mantel Clocks

    Materials

    Marble, Enamel

  • Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock
    Located in Bronx, NY
    This late 19th century French boudoir clock is designed with an ornate gilt bronze scrolled frame. Within the frame of this vintage timepiece is a wonderful hand painted and signed e...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

    Materials

    Bronze, Enamel

You May Also Like
  • French Art Nouveau Sculpture Clock
    Located in Long Island City, NY
    French Art Nouveau sculpture with a clock decorated with a pair of women rejoicing in the season's harvest. In great condition. Sold as is...
    Category

    Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Marble, Pewter

  • Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Lady Sculpture Mantel Clock with 2 Matching Candelabras
    By Claude Bonnefond
    Located in Lisse, NL
    Large and impressive, Bonnefond signed clock garniture with top quality bronze lady sculptures. This Art Nouveau clock garniture is in the wonderful style of the Nancy School (l'éco...
    Category

    Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

    Materials

    Brass, Bronze, Enamel

  • Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
    By Maple & Co.
    Located in Norwich, GB
    Art Nouveau mantel clock in a ceramic case with a white ground decorated with flowers in shades of blue with beaded decoration to the outside of the case, standing on a ribbed outswept arch with rectangular centre. Gilded bezel opening to an enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original gilded hands signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’ Eight day French movement also signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’. c.1900 Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world, by Brian Loomes...
    Category

    Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

    Materials

    Ceramic

  • Goldscheider Art Nouveau Terracotta Clock
    By Friedrich Goldscheider
    Located in Lisbon, PT
    Monumental piece: Clock, lamp and sculpture; depicts a scene of a gentleman admiring muses. Depicts the 3 Muses: the three original Muses - Melete ("Study"), Mn...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

    Materials

    Metal, Enamel

  • French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock
    Located in New York, NY
    French Art Nouveau bronze dore grandfather clock with marble & onyx pedestal top and base. *Not working
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks

    Materials

    Marble, Onyx, Ormolu

  • Art Nouveau Colbalt Blue Gilt Porcelain Desk Clock with White Figures
    Located in Miami Beach, FL
    Beautiful Art Nouveau cobalt desk or mantel clock featuring a gilt floral design and 2 white figures - one above and the other below the clock. Doesn’t run, brass clock with paper...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

    Materials

    Porcelain

Recently Viewed

View All