Figural mantel clock - Auguste Moreau - Spelter, Marble - 1850-1900 - The source
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French Art Nouveau mantel clock by Auguste Moreau, circa 1850–1900, featuring a patinated Régule allegorical figure titled La Source on a veined marble base, with a white enamel dial marked IRIA, a mechanical wind movement with gong strike, dimensions 50.5 x 29.5 x 15 cm, weight 5.95 kg, and in good used condition with age-related patina and minor wear.
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Beautiful impressive French Art Nouveau mantel clock, dating presumably from the late 19th or early 20th century, around 1900.
It is topped by an elegant patinated regule winged female sculpture, entitled "La Source" bearing the signature "Aug Moreau" directly on the terrace.
A plaque affixed to the base also bears the inscription "La Source - Par Aug.Moreau".
The sculpture depicts a young winged woman in a dynamic composition typical of the decorative production of this period.
The ensemble rests on a substantial veined marble base, enhanced by decorative elements in gilded metal.
The clock features a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, marked "IRIA", surrounded by an elaborately worked gilded metal mounting.
At the back is its traditional mechanical movement, wound by key, with balance wheel and bell strike.
The key and the balance wheel are present.
A beautiful decorative clock signed Aug.Moreau, particularly representative of the Art Nouveau taste of the Belle Époque.
Good overall condition considering its age, with signs of use, wear and patina appropriate to an antique piece.
One wing of the sculpture shows a repair, a few marks and small imperfections are also present; see the photos which are part of the description.
50.5 x 29.5 x 15 cm
Weight: 5.95 kg
Beautiful impressive French Art Nouveau mantel clock, dating presumably from the late 19th or early 20th century, around 1900.
It is topped by an elegant patinated regule winged female sculpture, entitled "La Source" bearing the signature "Aug Moreau" directly on the terrace.
A plaque affixed to the base also bears the inscription "La Source - Par Aug.Moreau".
The sculpture depicts a young winged woman in a dynamic composition typical of the decorative production of this period.
The ensemble rests on a substantial veined marble base, enhanced by decorative elements in gilded metal.
The clock features a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, marked "IRIA", surrounded by an elaborately worked gilded metal mounting.
At the back is its traditional mechanical movement, wound by key, with balance wheel and bell strike.
The key and the balance wheel are present.
A beautiful decorative clock signed Aug.Moreau, particularly representative of the Art Nouveau taste of the Belle Époque.
Good overall condition considering its age, with signs of use, wear and patina appropriate to an antique piece.
One wing of the sculpture shows a repair, a few marks and small imperfections are also present; see the photos which are part of the description.
50.5 x 29.5 x 15 cm
Weight: 5.95 kg
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Auguste Moreau
Title additional information
The source
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Material
Marble, Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
gong
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
50.5 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
5.95 g
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