Ormolu and Samson porcelain antique Chinoiserie mantel clock

By Samson et Cie (French, 1845-1969)

£4,200

The Oriental design of this delicate antique mantel clock exemplifies the 19th century European fascination with Chinese art and culture.

 

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Description

The Samson porcelain clock is modeled as a white elephant, which wears a saddle decorated with Chinese figures. The elephand stands upon a Rococo style asymmetric base formed of acanthus leaf and C-scroll forms, and atop its back it carries the clock dial. The clock dial features black Arabic numerals on a white face, and pierced, intricate ormolu hands. The dial is encircled with an ornate, asymmetric band of ormolu in stylized acanthus leaf form. There is a red porcelain mark to the rear.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Samson et Cie (French, 1845-1969)
Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Animal / Animalier, Chinoiserie
Material
Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Porcelain
Colour
Gold, Green, Red, White

Dimensions

Height
24 cm / 9.4 inches

Reference:
006977

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