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A large Louis XVI period clock in gilt and patinated bronze and white marble, depicting a sculpted group of Diana, … Read more A large Louis XVI period clock in gilt and patinated bronze and white marble, depicting a sculpted group of Diana, goddess of the hunt, holding her bow and making a gesture of refusal with her raised left hand. Beside her, the hunter Actaeon, holding a staff, appears to be trying to unite with her. The white enamel dial, framed by a bezel, is set at the center of a white marble base. The white and Portoro marble base is adorned with decorative bronze elements such as garlands of leaves or flowers, and hunting birds framing a frieze depicting Actaeon transformed into a stag and devoured by Diana's hounds. During a hunt, Actaeon inadvertently surprises the goddess Diana (Artemis to the Greeks) bathing naked in a spring with her nymphs. Outraged at being seen by a mortal, Artemis punishes him by transforming him into a stag. No longer recognizing him, his own hounds attack and devour him. with its sculptural composition and the combination of marbles, patinated bronze and gilded bronze, this clock is a remarkable decorative piece, inspired by mythology and the theme of hunting. Provenance : Château de Peyraud, France See less
- Dimensions
- 22.05ʺW × 7.09ʺD × 23.23ʺH
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Mechanism serviced Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Mechanism serviced less
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