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Raingo Frères Vases and Vessels

French

The clock-making company Raingo Frères built some of the most remarkable timepieces of the 19th century. Best known for its ornate mantel clocks, the company also masterfully crafted other works, such as candelabras and sculptures. Modeled on Renaissance, Byzantine and Empire styles, the company’s gilded garniture is some of the most recognizable artistic work of the 19th century. It displays the elaborate majesty prevalent in aristocratic and royal homes of the period. 

Belgian watchmaker and metalworker Zacharie Raingo was the son of a watchmaker, and he took up the trade in his youth. He lived and worked in Belgium until 1813, when he relocated to Paris. During his time in Belgium, Raingo was inspired by Antide Janvier and developed his own planetary pendulum. In 1810, he patented an astronomical clock, a rotating spherical mechanism designed to emulate the behavior of celestial bodies.

In 1823, he founded Raingo Frères with his four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and Dorsant. Established as both an industrial and commercial venture, the company quickly gained notoriety for its bronze work in addition to its fame as a clockmaker. It created works for an array of nobility and royalty, like the Duke of Chartres, King George V of England and Emperor Napoleon III of France, whose collection is now at the Louvre museum in Paris.

The company exhibited its works in the 1867, 1878 and 1889 World’s Fairs in Paris, winning numerous prizes, including a gold medal in 1889. Many museums and private collections boast works by Raingo Frères, including the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris and the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels.

On 1stDibs, find incredible wall clocks, mantel clocks, vases and more by Raingo Frères.

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Creator: Raingo Frères
Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Pair of Empire-style marble and ormolu vases by Raingo French, Late 19th Century Height 37cm, width 22cm, depth 18cm This superb pair of vases combines stunning veined grey marble...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Raingo Frères Vases and Vessels

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Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
By Raingo Frères
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Raingo Frères Vases and Vessels

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Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
By Raingo Frères
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An exceptional French bronze ormolu mounted turquoise jeweled Sèvres Porcelain clock set by Raingo Fres, Paris, circa 1880. Comprising of...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Raingo Frères Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

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Raingo Frères vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Raingo Frères vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raingo Frères vases and vessels, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Raingo Frères were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain, and Porcelaine de Paris. Prices for Raingo Frères vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $48,000 and can go as high as $55,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $51,500.

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