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A Museum Quality Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843)
This clock dates back to the First French …
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A Museum Quality Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843)
This clock dates back to the First French Empire. It is dated 1820-1830. The artist was a renowned French sculptor and bronze manufacturer, celebrated for his exceptional work in ormolu (gilt bronze).
Thomire's artistry primarily revolved around gilt-bronze (ormolu) objects and furniture mounts, characterized by their exquisite craftsmanship and refined finish, a skill known in France as fondeur-ciseleur (founder-finisher). He created a vast range of decorative piece. He specialized in elaborate clock cases, such as this piece, often incorporating classical and allegorical figures.
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- Dimensions
- 14.5ʺW × 6ʺD × 18ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Great for its age. Great for its age. less
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