Lot details

Francia óraműves

#38

Three piece mantle clock set, gilded and patinated metal

Inventory no.307
Three piece mantle clock set, gilded and patinated metal
HighlightedLot 38
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Ohnhaus Éva

Ohnhaus Éva

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eva.artdeco@gmail.com

Detailed description

Three-piece French mantel clock set. In the center, a curved, richly chiseled ormolu (gilded bronze) case with a white enamel dial featuring blue Roman numerals and pierced gilded hands; the two adjusting openings refer to the Brocot system regulator. On either side, patinated bronze putti rest on a rocky pedestal. The contrast of dark brown patina and glowing gilding, the soft modeling, and the play of light and shadow showcase the refinement of 19th-century French bronze craftsmanship.