Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

GBP 20,000.00

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Object Description

A large and impressive 19th century gilded ormolu and bronze Louis XVI style clock garniture, having a reclined classical lady reading, next to a white enamel clock face with an eight day chiming clock, signed Deniere, Paris. Raised on a base with inset white marble panels, gilded ormolu scrolling foliate decoration, a classical inset bronze plaque depicting bacchus children playing. A matching pair of gilded ormolu and bronze six branch candelabra, each with seated putti.

Jean-François Denière, known primarily as a bronze maker, supplied clocks and candelabra for the French palaces, most notably Versailles and the Grand Trianon.

Object Condition

Good

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:70 x H:51 x D:21 centimeters
  • period
  • country
  • year
    1880

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