Antique 19th C. French Art Nouveau Spelter Figural Mantel Clock Poseidon Moreau

  

19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Mantel Clock by Moreau is a masterpiece of the style, rendered by one of France's most famous family of sculptors! Depicting the Roman God Neptune, called Poseidon by the Greeks, it displays the deity rising from the waves to quiet a storm, riding upon his giant clamshell chariot pulled by his faithful sea horses. Rendered in spelter, it has been given a lovely multi-hued bronze finish, and provides an amazing artistic touch to the clockwork below, with hand-painted dial produced by Chevassu, a clockmaker that operated out of Lorient, Brest & Nantes. Finished on all four sides, it was designed to rest on a mantel in front of a mirror, such that admirers could view it from all angles.

Set upon a richly veined marble base. The Art Nouveau style flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of a long, sinuous, organic lines and was employed most often in architecture, sculpture, interior design, jewelry and glass design, posters, and illustrations. Good Antique Condition; Gentle wear from use.

Trident Broken off along the topside of hand. 10.5" x 10.5" x 20"h, base 7.5" x 8.5. The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

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