Magnificent vintage mantel clock in Art Nouveau/Belle Époque style (late 19th - early 20th century), featuring an imposing allegorical sculpture entitled "Parfum des Fleurs", the work of the famous French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917).
Main Features:
Subject: The clock is surmounted by a standing, elegantly draped winged female figure representing a Nymph or Fairy (Flora/Spring), holding a flowering branch. The subject, as indicated by the cartouche, is "PARFUM des FLEURS par Aug. Moreau (Méd. d'Or)" (Gold Medal).
Materials and Composition:
The sculpture is made of patinated antimony, with a rich gilded bronze patina that enhances its details.
The clock case is a black marble plinth base, resting on elegant Louis XV-style gilded bronze volute feet, which add a touch of great refinement.
The clock face is framed by a bezel and enamel floral decorations in the center.
Artist Details: Auguste Moreau, a member of the famous Moreau family of sculptors, is known for his allegorical and graceful figures, typical of Belle Époque taste. The mention "Méd. d'Or" (Gold Medal) on the cartouche indicates the success and recognition of the artist's life work, often at exhibitions at the Paris Salon.
Style and Details: The work combines the neoclassical harmony of the female figure with the dynamism and floral grace typical of Art Nouveau. The wings, flowing robe, and flower motif are all distinctive elements of his art. The base of the sculpture features the sculptor's signature.
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SILVER Seller in La-Spezia, Italia
