School House Antiques has dated this Art Deco Figural Clock to the 1920s.
It has an 8-day wind-up movement that strikes a bell on the hour and half-hour. recently professionally cleaned and serviced.
The dial is signed and beautifully embellished with stylised Art Deco numerals .
These characters come from Commedia dell’Arte, the 16th-century Italian theatre tradition . Pierrot the melancholic, romantic dreamer . Pierrette (Columbine): His tender female counterpart.
Harlequin: The agile, mischievous trickster in diamond-patterned costume, Pierrot’s rival for Pierrette’s affection.
In the classic love triangle, Pierrot pines hopelessly while Harlequin wins with wit and energy. The 1920s Art Deco era reimagined them as glamorous and passionate symbolising romance, cabaret energy, and modern liberation of the 1920s
The sculpture’s lovely cold painted patina enhances the detail: Pierrot’s costume and Pierrette’s washed in warm gold. The figures crown a beautifully figured marble base .
A stunning clock blending theatrical storytelling, and opulent Art Deco period style and craftsmanship .
Dimensions:
49 cm Width x 13 cm Depth x 41 cm Height
School House Antiques has dated this Art Deco Figural Clock to the 1920s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the School House Antiques Profile Page
Art Deco Figural Mantel Clock Pierrot and Columbine by Sega
