Heavy marble and gilded bronze pendulum clock depicting an allegory of the Fine Arts, marked ‘Grandin Le Prince Le Havre’, circa 1900
Key facts
- Production time
- 1900
- Country of manufacture
- France
Description
Heavy marble and gilded bronze pendulum clock Allegory of the Fine Arts signed Grandin Le Prince Le Havre c. 1900 The beautiful case is supported by six flat feet; the movement is set in the centre, enthroned above a recessed bronze plaque depicting the Fine Arts. To the right and left sit two women: one is drawing a portrait, whilst the other is reading a book. The Carrara marble shows little discolouration and gleams in pure white. The gilding is well preserved, apart from very slight wear. The movement strikes the half-hours and full hours on a bell; it runs for approximately 14 days, it has been thoroughly cleaned and reset, and is marked ‘Just’. The dial is marked ‘Grandin Le Prince Le Havre’. The delicate, hand-sawn hands are also gilded. Dimensions: Height: 30 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 11 cm The pendulum, key and a bell are included in the offer.