Claude Galle: Gilded Bronze Urn-shaped Clock With Busts Of Winged Mermaids, Empire Period
Artist: Modèle Répertorié De Claude Galle (1759–1815)
Listed model by Claude Galle
A rare and elegant urn-shaped clock in very finely chased and gilded bronze, with a removable cover in the shape of a binet (allowing it to be used as a makeshift torch).
Upper Section: The body takes the form of a baluster vase flanked by two stylized handles shaped like the busts of mermaid women. The whole is topped by a gadrooned lid.
The dial and movement are added.
White enameled dial displaying the hours in Roman numerals and the minute track in Arabic numerals, signed in the center.
Base & Decoration: The vase rests on a fluted pedestal supported by a truncated conical base. The sides feature an applied mask of Medusa (Gorgon), while the front displays a marine motif with two facing dolphins entwined around a trident on a cup.
Base: A quadrangular plinth adorned at the corners with engraved water leaves and resting on four feet shaped like roaring lion paws.
References & Literature
This model is listed in the reference work:
Elke Niehüser, *Die Französische Bronzeuhr*, Munich, Callwey, 1997, p. 61 (model reproduced as the work of Claude Galle).
A rare and elegant urn-shaped clock in very finely chased and gilded bronze, with a removable cover in the shape of a binet (allowing it to be used as a makeshift torch).
Upper Section: The body takes the form of a baluster vase flanked by two stylized handles shaped like the busts of mermaid women. The whole is topped by a gadrooned lid.
The dial and movement are added.
White enameled dial displaying the hours in Roman numerals and the minute track in Arabic numerals, signed in the center.
Base & Decoration: The vase rests on a fluted pedestal supported by a truncated conical base. The sides feature an applied mask of Medusa (Gorgon), while the front displays a marine motif with two facing dolphins entwined around a trident on a cup.
Base: A quadrangular plinth adorned at the corners with engraved water leaves and resting on four feet shaped like roaring lion paws.
References & Literature
This model is listed in the reference work:
Elke Niehüser, *Die Französische Bronzeuhr*, Munich, Callwey, 1997, p. 61 (model reproduced as the work of Claude Galle).
2 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 17
Height: 41
Reference (ID): 1832067
Availability: In stock
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