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