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Impressive Art Nouveau French Mantle Clock, Circa 1890
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Impressive Art Nouveau French Mantle Clock, Circa 1890

19th century
For Sale by WelshAntiques
Description

A tall and impressive French mantle clock, featuring a large and dramatic spelter figure of the "Nymphe de L'Onde", with a painted patinated bronze-effect finish and bearing the name of Auguste Moreau, over a clock with an enamel face housed in an onyx case with ormolu mounts and feet.

(Tiny sliver of onyx broken from rear. There is no key and the movement is not working. The whole piece would benefit from a good and careful clean.)

BONUS: There are a pair of ancillary figures (as shown), one in good order, the other broken from its base which is missing part of the top surface as well as the rear feet.

Clock:

Height: 23 inches; 58.5 cms

Width: 12.25 inches; 32 cms

Depth: 6 inches; 15.5 cms.

Side figure:

Height: 17.75 inches; 45 cms

Width: 6.25 inches; 16 cms

Depth: 5 inches; 12.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Art Nouveau Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA654370
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Description
A tall and impressive French mantle clock, featuring a large and dramatic spelter figure of the "Nymphe de L'Onde", with a painted patinated bronze-effect finish and bearing the name of Auguste Moreau, over a clock with an enamel face housed in an onyx case with ormolu mounts and feet.
fig 1. An Art Nouveau French mantel clock featuring a bronzed female figure standing atop a light green onyx base with ornate brass feet and a decorated circular dial.
fig 1. Impressive Art Nouveau French Mantle Clock, Circa 1890

(Tiny sliver of onyx broken from rear. There is no key and the movement is not working. The whole piece would benefit from a good and careful clean.)

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BONUS: There are a pair of ancillary figures (as shown), one in good order, the other broken from its base which is missing part of the top surface as well as the rear feet.
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Clock:

Height: 23 inches; 58.5 cms

Width: 12.25 inches; 32 cms

Depth: 6 inches; 15.5 cms.

Side figure:

Height: 17.75 inches; 45 cms

Width: 6.25 inches; 16 cms

Depth: 5 inches; 12.5 cms.

Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Art Nouveau Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA654370
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Archive I An Art Nouveau French mantel clock featuring a bronzed female figure standing atop a light green onyx base with ornate brass feet and a decorated circular dial.

Impressive Art Nouveau French Mantle Clock, Circa 1890

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An Art Nouveau French mantel clock featuring a bronzed female figure standing atop a light green onyx base with ornate brass feet and a decorated circular dial.
Impressive Art Nouveau French Mantle Clock, circa 1890
Ref: SA654370
An Art Nouveau French mantel clock featuring a bronzed female figure standing atop a light green onyx base with ornate brass feet and a decorated circular dial.
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FAQs

Art Nouveau mantel clocks from the late 19th century are characterised by organic forms, sinuous curves, and naturalistic figures. French makers frequently integrated classical or allegorical sculptures with fluid drapery atop marble or onyx bases.

These timepieces were typically constructed using a combination of cast spelter (regule) or bronze for the sculpture, combined with carved marble or onyx bases, gilt metal mounts, and hand-painted enamel clock dials.

Authentic pieces feature detailed hand-painted porcelain or enamel dials, heavy cast metal figures with natural patination, French mechanical movement castings often stamped with maker marks, and architectural onyx or marble casing.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a traditional fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table. Pair it with clean-lined modern accessories or minimal artwork to highlight its intricate sculptural silhouette.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaners on the polished onyx and metal patina. The mechanical movement should be serviced by a professional clockmaker every five to seven years.
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