19th C French Empire Marble & Bronze Sphinx King Tut Portico Clock

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Museum piece coming from a spectacular Westchester New York estate, with pleasure we offer you this large Antique French Egyptian … Read more Museum piece coming from a spectacular Westchester New York estate, with pleasure we offer you this large Antique French Egyptian Revival Marble & Bronze Portico Clock. Phenomenal example, comprised of black marble and bronze with different color patinas. Featured are sculptures and motifs of ancient Egypt, on pilaster columns are standing caryatids in form of King Tut sarcophagus in dore gilt bronze, while the dial is flanked with a pair of figures / statues of winged Sphinxes. Clock is topped with a large French Empire style gilt eagle sculpture. In center is the large white enameled dial with Roman numerals. The base is a black marble terrace, along the front bearing a long plaque with a fine cherubs / putti scene. This is a gorgeous Empire period early 19th century clock originally sold for over $7500. Condition is good, good structure, showing light age / use wear for 200 years of age, we do not guarantee the movement to be in working condition (please see photos). Size is large and impressive 25" height, 17" wide and 4.5" deep. This is a gem in any collection, a breath-taker in traditional or mid-century modern setting ! See less