Lot no. 285
"CONSTANTIN CANARIS PROTECTING GREECE
BEAUTIFUL HANGER
in gilded bronze, representing the leader, his left leg resting on a rock, his gaze directed towards the horizon, holding his sword in his right hand and embracing with his left arm a young Greek woman to protect her. Classical base with stylised foliage. Gilt bronze guilloché dial with black Roman numerals.
France, circa 1830-40.
(Missing arms on the belt; wear).
A LARGE BRONZE CLOCK, "CONSTANTIN CANARIS", FRANCE, CA. 1830-40.
HEIGHT 53 CM (20 7/8 IN.) - WIDTH. 42 CM (16 9/16 IN.)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
For a similar clock, see Stéphan Adler, Les Heures du Philhellénisme, Les pendules philhelléniques françaises, Éditions Olkos, Athens, 2018, N° 33, p. 103.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Arts of the Middle East and the Mediterranean
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