Malachite, silvered and gilt bronze clock set by Dumaige

Dumaige, Etienne-Henri (French, 1830-1888)

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Description

This wonderful and unusual clock set has been exquisitely designed and crafted from the most sumptuous materials: silvered and gilt bronze, which contrast beautifully with the bright green semi-precious stone: malachite. The set comprises a central clock with a pair of flanking seven-light candelabra. 

The central clock is formed with a malachite veneered plinth, decorated around its edges with silvered and gilt bronze highlights and scrolls at either side, and into which the clock dial is centrally set. The plinth rests on four silvered bronze paw feet. Above, a masterfully-cast Classical female figure in a robe is shown sitting on a stool on a gilt bronze plinth. This plinth is signed and dated 'Hi Dumaige 1875' on its side. The figure is full of movement, life, and every detail - down to the toes - has been carefully executed. There are silvered bronze lions' heads mounted onto the front of the gilt bronze plinth by the figure's feet.

The pair of flanking candelabra are similarly decorated, and each shows a beautifully-detailed silvered bronze figure on a malachite plinth holding aloft a seven-light candelabrum. The seven silvered bronze lights have circular drip pans, issuing from gilt bronze arms.

This splendid set is one of the later works of the acclaimed French Belle Epoque sculptor, bronzier and designer Etienne-Henri Dumaige, known for his exquisite bronze figures. The dimensions of the individual elements are as follows:

Clock: Height 76cm, width 52cm, depth 26cm
Candelabra: Height 84cm

Details

Artist / Maker
Dumaige, Etienne-Henri (French, 1830-1888)
Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
1875
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Belle Époque, Louis XVI, Neoclassical
Material
Malachite, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Silvered bronze
Colour
Gold, Green, Silver

Dimensions

Height
76 cm / 29.9 inches
Width
55 cm / 21.7 inches
Depth
27 cm / 10.6 inches

Reference:
15223

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