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Description
Made by Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), the design by Louis-Constant Sevin (French, 1821-1888)
The central circular dial signed 'F. Barbedienne' and 'A Paris' in an architectural glass clock case applied with masks and trailing foliage surmounted by a figure of Neptune, the movement stamped 'J.E. DUPONT PARIS,' and '9658' with Apollo sun-burst pendulum, raised on a stepped rectangular plinth, the reverse of the case inscribed 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR. PARIS.'
Details
Artist / Maker
Barbedienne, Ferdinand (French, 1810-1892), Sevin, Louis Constant (French, 1821-1888)
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Style
Belle Époque, Figurative Art, Mythological
Materials
Enamel, Glass, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Velvet
Colour
Dimensions
Height
130 cm / 51.2 inches
Width
65 cm / 25.6 inches
Depth
30 cm / 11.8 inches
Reference:
014400