LARGE EMPIRE-STYLE FIGURINE CLOCK WITH A READING MUSE
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century
LARGE EMPIRE-STYLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK WITH A READING MUSE France, late 19th century. Bronze, patinated and fire-gilded. The clock case rests on a stepped rectangular plinth, its architectural form resembling a pillar. The front of the base is richly decorated with applied gilt laurel garlands and bow motifs, flanked by rosettes. The plinth features a frieze of stylized foliate motifs. Surmounting the clock case is a fully sculpted, dark-patinated bronze figure of an antique-inspired female figure, representing a Muse or an allegory of learning. Draped in flowing robes, she leans against the clock case while reading an open book. The gilded book rests on a laurel wreath.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 50 cm
Identification
- Candidate id
- inv-large-empire-style-figurine-clock-with-a-reading--405-c-b805d20a9c
- Museum object number
- b805d20a9c
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
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