FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, 19TH CENTURY
$12,500.00
A French empire style gilt bronze mantel clock. Resting gracefully on bracket feet atop a rectangular base, it boasts a breathtaking inset plaque featuring the tender embrace of Psyche and Cupid near a classical altar, enveloped by an idyllic scene of blooming flowers and fluttering butterflies.
The circular dial is adorned with the 12 zodiac astrological signs encircling Roman numerals, while at its center, Cupid delicately holds Psyche's hand, a testament to the clock's exquisite craftsmanship and artistic allure."
France, 19th Century
Height: 18.75" (47 cm)
Width: 9" (22 cm)
Depth: 5.25" (13 cm)