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THBFRENCH EMPIRE PATINATED BRONZE & ORMOLU 'PSYCHE' MANTEL CLOCK
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8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 7, 2025
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- Lot Description
French Empire period patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock, early 19th c., figural sculpture of the Greek goddess Psyche, after Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), figure leaned against arched upper case with open hands, with mounts depicting flaming urn and interlocking foliate wreaths, central engine turned dial with white enamel border, Roman numeral hour markers, unmarked time-and-strike movement, silk thread suspension, rising on stepped platform base, further raised on paw feet, accompanied by key and pendulum, bell inscribed "M. Duhamel" at interior, observed operating, in need of adjustment to keep good time, approx 21.5"h, 13.5"w, 5.25"d, 22.25lbs
Condition
CR 8.19.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3062- the clock stands sturdy and is in stable condition, the Dore bronze figure and mounts exhibit a mellowed warm patina, I observe some small inherent imperfections, spotting, light rubs and some surface wear, there is a small blemish to figures forearm (see image), I am unsure if the figure is lacking a butterfly/element or if the sculpture was modeled this way, a UV light examination reveals only a minute area of the enamel on the circular dial that has been touched up/repaired near four, there is a small stable hairline below nine, the reverse and works are as pictured, lacking a closure, as noted in the catalog description, the clock was observed to be operating but starts and stops, the silk suspension thread is intact, bell and striker are present and resound nicely when manually struck, the clock winds easily with little resistance, and the movement responds to winding (though it runs fast), when the pendulum is removed, the clock stops after a few seconds when the pendulum is placed, it likely would benefit from a professional cleaning and adjustment, rear access door is not present, as with all of our antique clocks, this lot would likely benefit from a professional adjustment and a thorough cleaning from a professional, I am not a clock expert so please let me know if you have further questions
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