Figural mantel clock - Auguste Moreau - Spelter, Marble - 1850-1900 - The source
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French Art Nouveau mantel clock by Auguste Moreau, dating to about 1850–1900, in régule and marble, with a mechanical wind movement and gong strike, surmounted by a patinated winged female sculpture titled “La Source” on a veined marble base, with a white enamel dial marked IRIA, dimensions 50.5 × 29.5 × 15 cm and weight 5.95 kg, in good used condition.
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Beautiful imposing French Art Nouveau mantel clock, dating most likely to the late 19th or early 20th century, around 1900.
It is surmounted by an elegant patinated regulus-winged female sculpture, titled "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 portrays a young winged woman in a dynamic composition typical of the decorative production of this period.
The whole rests on a substantial veined marble base, embellished with decorative elements in gilded metal.
The clock has a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, marked " IRIA", surrounded by an ornate gilded metal surround.
At the back is its traditional mechanical movement wound by a 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 typical of an antique piece.
One wing of the sculpture shows a repair, a few marks and small imperfections are also present; see the photos as they are part of the description.
50.5 x 29.5 x 15 cm
Weight: 5.95 kg
Beautiful imposing French Art Nouveau mantel clock, dating most likely to the late 19th or early 20th century, around 1900.
It is surmounted by an elegant patinated regulus-winged female sculpture, titled "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 portrays a young winged woman in a dynamic composition typical of the decorative production of this period.
The whole rests on a substantial veined marble base, embellished with decorative elements in gilded metal.
The clock has a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, marked " IRIA", surrounded by an ornate gilded metal surround.
At the back is its traditional mechanical movement wound by a 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 typical of an antique piece.
One wing of the sculpture shows a repair, a few marks and small imperfections are also present; see the photos as they 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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