Large Empire-style Grandfather Clock Made Of Painted Sheet Metal And Gilded Bronze, Signed "delafosse, Paris"
Artist: « Delafosse / à Paris Chaussée D'antin »
A large console clock made of antique green marble and yellow Siena marble, from the Empire period (early 19th century).
Height: 60 cm
An exceptional timepiece, finely adorned with chiseled bronze details gilded with ground gold.
Dial: White enamel with Arabic numerals, signed “Delafosse / À Paris Chaussée d’Antin.” Original, finely crafted hands.
Bronze ornamentation:
A cherub-like figure / winged Cupid seated at the top, engraving a tablet inscribed “Amour.”
Renowned figures / winged sirens and a pediment with Greek masks on either side of the dial.
Side handles shaped like lion’s paws with grip rings.
Feet shaped like winged eagle claws at the base.
Base: Double plinth in Sienna yellow marble and antique green marble finishes.
Height: 60 cm
An exceptional timepiece, finely adorned with chiseled bronze details gilded with ground gold.
Dial: White enamel with Arabic numerals, signed “Delafosse / À Paris Chaussée d’Antin.” Original, finely crafted hands.
Bronze ornamentation:
A cherub-like figure / winged Cupid seated at the top, engraving a tablet inscribed “Amour.”
Renowned figures / winged sirens and a pediment with Greek masks on either side of the dial.
Side handles shaped like lion’s paws with grip rings.
Feet shaped like winged eagle claws at the base.
Base: Double plinth in Sienna yellow marble and antique green marble finishes.
2 300 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 33
Depth: 23
Reference (ID): 1812250
Availability: In stock
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