Offered by Galerie Francesco De Rosa
A 19th-century French mantel clock, surmounted by a bronze sculptural group depicting the famous "Bacchanal" (or Bacchae group), originally created by the French sculptor Claude Michel, known as Clodion (1738–1814).
Characteristics of the Work
The sculptural group: The dark-patina bronze sculpture depicts mythological figures from the circle of Bacchus (two dancing Bacchantes and a satyr) captured in dynamic, festive movement. This is one of Clodion's most famous and replicated iconographies.
The base and the clock: The sculpture rests on an imposing cylindrical pedestal of fine red "Griotte" marble, decorated with mercury-gilt bronze applications that include festoons, garlands, and plant motifs.
The dial: It features a circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours, framed by a rich gilt bezel and surmounted by a gilt bronze bow. Signed Raingo F.res a' Paris.
MEASUREMENTS: H: 120 cm. Base: 38x38 cm.