Marble & Bronze Floor Clock, Napoleon III, Jean Bart, 19th-century Historical Scene, Clock

An elegant French clock from the second half of the 19th century, crafted from patinated bronze, gilded bronze, and black marble.

A historicizing depiction of Jean Bart (1650–1702), the famous privateer from Dunkirk.
A composition characteristic of the historicist taste of the Napoleon III era.

The hero is depicted in a triumphant pose, dressed in the late 17th-century naval officer’s uniform.
He rests one foot on a small barrel, a symbol of maritime trade and war booty, while at his side are a tree stump, bundles of firewood, and a cannonball, evoking the naval and military world.

The base, made of polished black marble, is adorned with gilded bronze sconces featuring mascarons, scrollwork, and foliage inspired by the Louis XIV style.
The piece rests on four molded gilded bronze legs.

Napoleon III period, circa 1860–1870.

Height: 52.5 cm.

In good overall condition