Large Restoration period clock in gilded and patinated bronze - Apollo

Important Restoration period clock representing Apollo - gilt bronze and marble
Beautiful and important Restoration period clock (circa 1820-1830) depicting Apollo, god of the arts and light in ancient mythology. This elegant composition perfectly illustrates the neoclassical taste of the early XIXᵉ century, still very much inspired by models from Antiquity.
The scene is dominated by a finely sculpted figure of Apollo in gilded bronze, depicted in a graceful, balanced attitude. The god is shown with his quiver on his back and his bow, emblematic attributes of the divinity. The quality of the modelling and the finesse of the chasing bear witness to fine craftsmanship.
The circular dial is set in a block of dark marble imitating a rock, creating a particularly elegant contrast with the brilliance of the gilded bronze. It features Roman numerals and delicately openworked hands, surrounded by a bronze bezel.
The rectangular gilt-bronze base is decorated on the front with a coat-of-arms trophy surrounded by ribbons and foliage, a motif characteristic of the neoclassical decorative vocabulary. The ensemble rests on four finely chased feet, bringing stability and balance to the composition.
The clock is in very good overall condition. The wire movement has not been recently overhauled, but is in good working order.
At 51 cm high, this clock is beautifully proportioned, ideal for a mantelpiece or a piece of ceremonial furniture.
Thanks to its mythological subject, the quality of its gilding and its generous dimensions, this is a very fine Restoration-period decorative clock, both elegant and timeless.

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