Lot no. 276
THE "PIED-À-TERRE HORSEMAN" CLOCK
Beautiful bronze model with triple patina, depicting a Greek warrior holding the reins of his fiery horse, gazing towards the horizon, on a base with rich classical decoration of acanthus leaves and stylised foliage. Ivory enamelled dial with black Roman numerals.
France, circa 1830-40.
A BRONZE CLOCK, "THE GREEK HORSEMAN", FRANCE, CA. 1830-40.
HEIGHT 51 CM (20 1/16 IN.) - LENGTH. 35 CM (13 3/4 IN.)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
For a similar clock, see Stéphan Adler, Les Heures du Philhellénisme, Les pendules philhelléniques françaises, Éditions Olkos, Athens, 2018, N° 59, p. 151.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Arts of the Middle East and the Mediterranean
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