French Neoclassical giltwood antique mantel clock

£5,500

This antique French mantel clock is distinctive for its Neoclassical design, which features individually carved miniature busts as columnar supports.

 

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Description

This fine mantel clock is crafted from giltwood in the Neoclassical style. The clock is architecturally formed, featuring a shaped giltwood plinth-form base, which supports four columns and a rectangular backplate. The columns are modelled with square-profile shafts and male bust capitals, a form that recalls the caryatid. The backplate features an oval mirror, before which is seated a carved giltwood figure holding an oval shield. The columns support an entablature finished with ball finials and floral mounts. The entablature is centred with a large circular enamel dial behind domed glass, with the clock drum surmounted by an elaborate urn-form finial.

Details

Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
Early 20th Century
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Neoclassical
Material
Enamel, Giltwood
Colour
Gold, White

Dimensions

Height
60 cm / 23.6 inches
Width
39 cm / 15.4 inches
Depth
18 cm / 7.1 inches

Reference:
11342

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