SILLA, LTD. | Antiques & Works of Art
Shippensburg, PA
Details
- Dimensions
- 15.13ʺW × 5.13ʺD × 21.13ʺH
- Styles
- Empire
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good, movement untested, pendulum replaced; see condition notes for details Good, movement untested, pendulum replaced; see condition notes for details less
- Description
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An incredibly fine Restauration period clock, it depicts a seated figure of the important Roman philosopher Horatius holding a scroll …
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An incredibly fine Restauration period clock, it depicts a seated figure of the important Roman philosopher Horatius holding a scroll in his right hand while waving his hand over the results of war: ruins of a column and remains of an architectural mural from a fallen Rome, the clock he rests on crushing the head of a fallen horse. A scattered and empty helmet rests at his feet. The base is mounted with an ormolu central motif of a pair of herald's trumpets entangled in a laurel wreath. The silk-suspension movement is stamped behind the bell "92" "Etablissement Barbot de Paris" "132" for the firm of Maison Barbot.
Note the exquisite chiseling of the figure, each hair not only cast and chiseled with great precision, but also with a very lightly hammered texture. A remarkable attention to detail is shown in every element of the figure, this particularly apparent in the intricate modeling of his fingers and toes as well as the relief casting in the architectural ruins, which is of nearly jeweler grade quality.
Measurements: 21 1/8" H x 15 1/8" W x 5 1/8" D
Condition Report:
An exceptionally fine presentation; minor wear to original patina; original ormolu in fine condition with trace verdigris in crevices; pendulum is replaced and is weighted; movement appears to be complete, but has not been tested for completeness or timekeeping; it will need to be serviced by a professional prior to operation. less
SILLA, LTD. | Antiques & Works of Art
Shippensburg, PA
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