Antique Ansonia Figural Clock Top Seated Woman With Lyre Cast Metal Statue

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Original antique figural crest removed from an Ansonia mantel clock, depicting a seated classical woman resting beside a lyre.

Cast … Read more Original antique figural crest removed from an Ansonia mantel clock, depicting a seated classical woman resting beside a lyre.

Cast in metal with its original bronze-tone finish, the sculpture has developed a richly aged surface with natural verdigris, oxidation, and areas of exposed metal that reflect decades of use and display. Whether returned to an antique clock or displayed on its own, it has a strong decorative presence.

The figure is seated in flowing drapery with one arm resting on a classical lyre, a motif commonly associated with music and the arts. The sculptural detail remains crisp throughout, particularly in the drapery, facial features, and lyre. See less