Egyptomania Marble Clock, 19th Century

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Large clock in the style of Egyptomania, in marble of different colors, decorated with stylized hieroglyphs, falcons and scarabs.
It … Read more Large clock in the style of Egyptomania, in marble of different colors, decorated with stylized hieroglyphs, falcons and scarabs.
It is topped with a patinated bronze sphynx.

Egyptomania is a very fashionable artistic movement in the 19th century, born from European fascination with Pharaonic Egyptian culture.
Although already popular in the Roman era, the art of the pharaohs was rediscovered with Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign and the first journeys of artists and collectors.
The architectural elements and decor of the rediscovered temples intrude into European interiors in the form of objects but also furniture; the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankamun and all its furniture will be a new source of inspiration for creators, a craze for Egyptian civilization which continues today

Good general condition, old restorations to the marble, some chips
Mechanics to check

19th century

Height 37cm
38.5 x 18.5cm See less