A Palatial 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clock modeled in a form of three cherubs supporting a circular dial. The front plaque bears a dedication to General Leopold Heinrich Wedell and dated 1856.
An Extrodinary 19th century French white marble gilt and patinated bronze garniture set by Victor Paillard. Incised VP with crown. Victor Paillard (1805-1886) was one of the most distinguished bronze casters in Paris during the second half of the 19th Century. He executed first small objects,then cast statuettes, candelabras, clocks as well as impressive sized torcheres. He appeared to the public for the first time at the Industrial Products Exhibition of 1839 and worked for the greatest French sculptors, such as Pradier, Barye and Carrier-Belleuse. He exhibited extensively with great success being mentioned for the quality of his
work at the famous 1851 and 1862 London Universal Exhibitions. Many of Paillard’s bronze pieces are now displayed in private collections as well as in renowned fine arts museums, such in the Dahesh Museum of Art in New York.
clcok: H:16" W: 29" D: 10" candelabras: 27.5" x 19"
A very fine 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clock by Vicotr Paillard.
Victor Paillard (1805-1886) was one of the most distinguished bronze casters in Paris during the second half of the 19th Century. He executed first small objects,then cast statuettes, candelabras, clocks as well as impressive sized torcheres. He appeared to the public for the first time at the Industrial Products Exhibition of 1839 and worked for the greatest French sculptors, such as Pradier, Barye and Carrier-Belleuse. He exhibited extensively with great success being mentioned for the quality of his
work at the famous 1851 and 1862 London Universal Exhibitions. Many of Paillard’s bronze pieces are now displayed in private collections as well as in renowned fine arts museums, such in the Dahesh Museum of Art in New York.
A Superb 19th century French Rotary clock with a pair of 3-light candelabras. The clock with an urn-shaped body set with a white enamel Roman hour band , and a patinated bronze cherub.
A very exeptional 19th century French gilt-bronze Rococo style mantel clock with a pair of 7-light candelabras and four patinated bronze figures of children.
A very fine early 19th century Louis Philipe Bronze and Ormolu Rheims Cathedral striking mantel clock. The rose window dial with indivisual white enamel Roman chapters and steel starburst hands.
