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Huge Antique French Clock ~ Cherubs Carrying Time by Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824-1887)
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Huge Antique French Clock ~ Cherubs Carrying Time by Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824-1887)

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 March 2026 · Dragon-Antiques.com
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~ French - Circa 1900 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A huge and superb bronzed metal clock by the celebrated sculptor Albert Ernst Carrier-Belleuse. Two beautifully depicted cherubs hold the clock aloft, mounted in a bronze globe, above their heads on finger tips. Superbly modelled in bronze patinated metal.

They stand on a naturalistic terrasse signed A. Carrier, on a raising fluted octagonal base of red specimen marble. The dial white enamel on copper with finely cut and blued, steel hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. It has a platform escapement, no pendulum or setting up is required. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link.

Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 1824 - 1887, was one of the most important sculptors of the 19th century. He studied briefly at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and debuted at the Salon of 1850 with two bronze medals. Unlike some of his contemporaries, Carrier-Belleuse had a career that expanded beyond France, between 1850-1855, he worked at Mintons, in England. Then on 1871, he worked in Brussels as well as at Sevres. His most famous assistant was Auguste Rodin, who worked alongside Carrier-Belleuse from 1864-1870. During his time in Brussels, the pair worked on Carrier-Belleuse's sculpture at the Brussels Stock Exchange. Pierre Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original bronze patination is in lovely condition with some very slight rubbing in places to the high spots. The marble base is in excellent condition with just a small chip to the rear and some slight nibbles to the edges. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage.

Complete with bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 28", Width 10", Depth 10"

centimetres: Height 71 cm, Width 25.5 cm, Depth 25.5 cm

Shipping within UK £40

Shipping to USA / Europe £295 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £395 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA826151
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RSC3190
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Description
~ French - Circa 1900 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A huge and superb bronzed metal clock by the celebrated sculptor Albert Ernst Carrier-Belleuse.

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Two beautifully depicted cherubs hold the clock aloft, mounted in a bronze globe, above their heads on finger tips.
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Superbly modelled in bronze patinated metal.

fig 1. A large antique French bronze mantel clock depicting putti supporting a spherical clock face atop a red marble base.
fig 1. Huge Antique French Clock ~ Cherubs Carrying Time by Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824-1887)

They stand on a naturalistic terrasse signed A. Carrier, on a raising fluted octagonal base of red specimen marble. The dial white enamel on copper with finely cut and blued, steel hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. It has a platform escapement, no pendulum or setting up is required. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link.

fig 2. A large antique French bronze mantel clock depicting putti supporting a spherical clock face atop a red marble base.
fig 2. Huge Antique French Clock ~ Cherubs Carrying Time by Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824-1887)

Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 1824 - 1887, was one of the most important sculptors of the 19th century. He studied briefly at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and debuted at the Salon of 1850 with two bronze medals. Unlike some of his contemporaries, Carrier-Belleuse had a career that expanded beyond France, between 1850-1855, he worked at Mintons, in England. Then on 1871, he worked in Brussels as well as at Sevres. His most famous assistant was Auguste Rodin, who worked alongside Carrier-Belleuse from 1864-1870. During his time in Brussels, the pair worked on Carrier-Belleuse's sculpture at the Brussels Stock Exchange. Pierre Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century.

fig 3. A large antique French bronze mantel clock depicting putti supporting a spherical clock face atop a red marble base.
fig 3. Huge Antique French Clock ~ Cherubs Carrying Time by Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824-1887)

Condition of the case is excellent, the original bronze patination is in lovely condition with some very slight rubbing in places to the high spots. The marble base is in excellent condition with just a small chip to the rear and some slight nibbles to the edges. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage.

fig 4. A large antique French bronze mantel clock depicting putti supporting a spherical clock face atop a red marble base.
fig 4. Huge Antique French Clock ~ Cherubs Carrying Time by Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824-1887)

Complete with bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 28", Width 10", Depth 10"

centimetres: Height 71 cm, Width 25.5 cm, Depth 25.5 cm

Shipping within UK £40

Shipping to USA / Europe £295 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £395 by air fully insured

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA826151
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3190
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Huge Antique French Clock ~ Cherubs Carrying Time by Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887)
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  • ObjectMantel Clock
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Academic
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPutti figures, Spherical dial, Fluted marble base
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

French figural mantel clocks typically feature sculptural bronze or spelter figures, often allegorical or mythological, integrated with a functional clock movement, reflecting the artistic opulence of the 19th century.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using cast bronze or brass, frequently combined with marble or slate bases, and featured hand-painted enamel clock dials with brass bezels.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the quality of the bronze casting, the presence of makers marks or foundry stamps, the matching serial numbers on the movement and pendulum, and the natural oxidisation consistent with age.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a substantial piece of furniture, such as a sideboard or mantelpiece, allowing its sculptural quality to contrast against clean, minimalist architectural surroundings.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes or water which can damage the patina and delicate metalwork; mechanical movements should be serviced professionally every few years.
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