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19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot

19th century
Description

A very impressive 19th century cold painted and patinated bronzed Spelter statue of an Arab girl in front of a castellated clock tower. The white enamel clock face with an eight day duration movement and strikes on the hour.

In the Manner of Hottot, Louis (French, 1829-1905)

Louis Hottot (1829-1905) was a 19th century French sculptor, who specialised producing in Orientalist scenes and figures. Most of Hottot’s works were cast in spelter and were exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1885 until 1898.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Orientalist Bronze Clock Figure to the 1880s.

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SA809688
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SKU00000786
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A very impressive 19th century cold painted and patinated bronzed Spelter statue of an Arab girl in front of a castellated clock tower. The white enamel clock face with an eight day duration movement and strikes on the hour.
fig 1. A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base.
fig 1. 19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot

In the Manner of Hottot, Louis (French, 1829-1905)

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Louis Hottot (1829-1905) was a 19th century French sculptor, who specialised producing in Orientalist scenes and figures.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Most of Hottot’s works were cast in spelter and were exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1885 until 1898.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Orientalist Bronze Clock Figure to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA809688
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000786
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base.

19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot

Archive II A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base. View II
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Archive IV A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base. View IV
Archive V A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base. View V
Archive VI A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base. View VI
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base.
19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot
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A tall dark bronzed metal clock tower with intricate architectural carvings, featuring a draped female figure leaning against the front on a wooden base.
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19th-century Orientalist clocks feature decorative motifs inspired by Middle Eastern and North African architecture, incorporating relief carvings, Moorish arches, and realistic figural sculptures popular in European decorative arts during the Victorian era.

These decorative horological pieces typically consist of cast bronze or spelter with layers of unfired paints applied after casting, mounted alongside mechanical clock movements housed in ornate metal casings and wooden bases.

Authentic period examples demonstrate sharp casting detail, hand-chased relief patterns, original mechanical movements with period markings, and natural surface patination showing age-appropriate wear rather than uniform modern finishes.

An Orientalist figural clock functions as a focal statement piece when positioned on a dark wood mantelpiece, a hallway console table, or within a bookshelf display paired with rich textiles and classic brass accents.

Dust cold painted surfaces gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cleaning or chemical polishes that strip original polychrome paint; clock movements should be serviced regularly by a professional horologist.
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