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Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set

$62,941.72per set
£45,000per set
€53,739.83per set
CA$86,103.02per set
A$96,351.69per set
CHF 50,310.33per set
MX$1,184,543.78per set
NOK 634,722.78per set
SEK 597,271.01per set
DKK 400,940.35per set
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Louis XVI style ormolu and rouge griotte marble clock set French, 1867 Clock: height 67cm, width 46cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 81cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm Comprising a pair of six-light vase candelabra flanking a clock-inset pedestal, this fine three piece clock set garniture was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne to a sculptural design by the artist Eugene Aizelin (French, 1821-1902). In Neoclassical style, the vases are profusely adorned with elegant ormolu handles, base, and mounts, with ormolu cast griotte marble bases which match the case of the central clock. The clock is mounted above with a gilt bronze group titled 'Bergers d'Arcadie' after a model by Eugene Aizelin, itself inspired by Poussin's Neoclassical masterpiece 'Et in arcadia ego,' (even in Arcadia am I - referring to death), which shows a trio of shepherds and a woman pausing at austere ancient tomb to contemplate the titular inscription. The sculpture, known from many other examples also cast by Barbedienne, depicts a shepherd indicating an inscription in Greek on the ground with his staff to a female companion. The stone to their left is also inscribed in Greek, and the gilt-bronze mount for the clock is signed, sealed, and dated, inscribed 'E. Aizelin / 1867,' and 'F. Barbediene. Fondeur.'
  • Creator:
    Ferdinand Barbedienne (Metalworker),Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Griotte Marble,Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1867
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Small marks to marble areas and glass missing to rear door of clock.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 169241stDibs: LU956332522752

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