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French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences
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A fine early 19th century French Empire gilt bronze clock representing an allegory of astronomy; featuring two classically draped maidens standing on either side of a pedestal containing the clock movement which is surmounted by a celestial globe sitting on a doric fluted column. The crossed legs of the two maidens is a common pose in antiquity and both are a mirror image. Both figures are focused on studies. Two sphinxes carry the dial on their backs; the gilded frieze of putti holding astronomical instruments is in the style of Clodion.
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1815
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- Seller Location:Vancouver, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4631215902922
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