1930s Art Deco Large Figural Clock by Rochard

1930s Art Deco Large Figural Clock By Rochard

Beautiful Art Deco chiming mantle clock which has a bell chime and French movement, fully serviced and working perfectly. This clocks is in remarkable condition with no flaws to mention, quite literally. The figure is by the well known French sculpter Rochard and is signed to the marble base. Very unusual to find these clocks with a male figure, they are almost always female or an animal. The detailing is beautiful as you'd expect from this artist. The figure is spelter the bow is bakelite and the clock case is solid tri colour marble. Comes with it's original key and pendulum. Fully serviced by our horolgist so comes to you in full working order.

About the Artist:

Irenee Rochard was born on January 16th 1906 in Villefranche-sur-Saone (Rhone). She died in Paris 1984. French Sculptural artist worked during the Deco years, famous for her wonderful animalier sculptures, although she did make a few female statues too. Worked mainly in spelter or spelter and ivorene, but also made bronzes. She was a student in the Beaux-Arts and Arts-Deco Schools from 1924 to 1928 and member of the French Artists Society from 1938 onwards. she received her first award when she was just 22 years old and had just left art school, for a full sized Panther statue. She won numerous Prizes and Distinctions from the French Artists Society in the 1930's and '40s, including a bronze medal in 1941. Also some connection with Menneville. Her work was exceptional and is now becoming highly sought after.

Measurements:

Height = 18½" (Approx 46cm)

Width = 22" (Approx 56cm)

Depth = 5½" (Approx 14cm)

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