Empire Period Patinated And Fire-gilded Bronze Portico Clock, "cupid The Blacksmith"
Artist: Attribuée à Jean-simon Deverberie.
A finely gilded bronze Empire period portico clock, surmounted by a sculpted group depicting Cupid as a blacksmith, a refined allegorical subject characteristic of early 19th-century French taste. The architectural structure is supported by faun caryatids, lending the whole a sense of balance and sculptural presence. The enamel dial, signed Chevallier à Paris, identifies the Parisian clockmaker, while the bronze model is attributed to the bronzier Jean-Simon Deverberie, a major figure in the production of art bronzes during the Empire period. The quality of the casting, the fineness of the chasing, and the harmonious proportions testify to first-rate Parisian craftsmanship. The clock is preserved in very fine original condition, with its richly preserved gilding. Dimensions: 32 × 55 (H) × 11 cm.
6 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 55
Width: 32
Diameter: 11
Reference (ID): 1694087
Availability: In stock
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