FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND PAINTED PORCELAIN JAPONISME CLOCK GARNITURE
$15,000.00
This antique 19th-century French clock set is a testament to the allure of Japonisme, blending exquisite gilt bronze and hand-painted porcelain in an elegant fusion. The clock itself is adorned with delicate porcelain plaques, painted in the graceful Japanese style. The front plaque captures a Sulphur-crested cockatoo against a vivid red sun, evoking a captivating scene of the Far East.
Its rectangular body, crowned with an arched top housing a circular porcelain dial, showcases a pair of birds perched on a cherry branch. Encircled by black Roman numerals within white cartouches, the dial combines beauty with practicality.
The clock's shoulders, adorned with gilt bronze elephant masks holding ring handles, offer a decorative touch, infusing the piece with exotic charm.
The pair of side pieces, standing on gilt bronze square bases with geometric and scrolled feet, feature captivating blue ground porcelain. These pieces are adorned with colorful shapes, cherry blossoms, and exotic birds, maintaining visual richness and harmony with the clock. Their shoulders, embellished with silvered and parcel gilt elephant masks holding ring handles, maintain the set's cohesive design.
Altogether, this clock set exemplifies the intricate artistry and cultural fusion characteristic of the Japonisme movement during the 19th century.
France, Circa 1880
Dimensions
Clock
Height: 21" (53.3 cm)
Width: 11" (27.9 cm)
Depth: 7" (17.8 cm)
Urns
Height: 16" (40.6 cm)
Width: 5.5" (13.9 cm)
Depth: 5" (12.7 cm)
