Mantel clock Liberty Bronze - 1950-1960
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Bronze mantle clock with a female figure in the Liberty style
Mantle clocks with female figures became extremely popular during the Liberty period (Art Nouveau). These pieces reflected the era's aesthetic that celebrated natural forms, flowing lines, and the idealized representation of the female figure. Made in bronze with patinated finishes and mounted on marble or wood bases, these clocks combined functionality and decorative art, representing the perfect union between watchmaking and sculpture.
These clocks are highly valued by Liberty-era object collectors and by connoisseurs of period furniture for their aesthetic and historical value. They embody a time when decorative art reached extraordinary levels of refinement, creating pieces that were as much works of art as timekeeping instruments. Bronze specimens with working mechanisms are particularly sought after by French antique enthusiasts and lovers of the Belle Époque style for their timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
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Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateBronze mantle clock with a female figure in the Liberty style
Mantle clocks with female figures became extremely popular during the Liberty period (Art Nouveau). These pieces reflected the era's aesthetic that celebrated natural forms, flowing lines, and the idealized representation of the female figure. Made in bronze with patinated finishes and mounted on marble or wood bases, these clocks combined functionality and decorative art, representing the perfect union between watchmaking and sculpture.
These clocks are highly valued by Liberty-era object collectors and by connoisseurs of period furniture for their aesthetic and historical value. They embody a time when decorative art reached extraordinary levels of refinement, creating pieces that were as much works of art as timekeeping instruments. Bronze specimens with working mechanisms are particularly sought after by French antique enthusiasts and lovers of the Belle Époque style for their timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Liberty
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Quartz
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Style
Art Nouveau
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
26 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
2 kg
Winding key
No
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